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Israeli Arab Lawmaker Ayman Odeh Faces Probe Over Alleged PA Payments
Member of Knesset Ayman Odeh is under investigation for allegedly receiving hundreds of thousands of shekels in cash from a foreign entity, identified by Alarab as the Palestinian Authority. The probe is part of an investigation into suspected foreign interference in the elections for the 26th Knesset.
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What happened
- 01Member of Knesset Ayman Odeh is under investigation for allegedly receiving hundreds of thousands of shekels in cash from the Palestinian Authority.
- 02Shin Bet Director David Zini requested to question four senior Arab politicians under caution regarding suspected foreign election interference.
- 03Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara demanded an evidentiary basis to justify the requested investigations of the politicians.
- 04Only Odeh's case has a written justification, with the other three politicians requested verbally.
- 05A joint Shin Bet and police investigation team has been agreed upon but is stalled due to missing materials from the Shin Bet.
- 06Odeh denied the allegations, describing them as political persecution aimed at preventing the replacement of the government.
Shin Bet Director David Zini requested to question four senior Arab politicians under caution, including Ahmad Tibi, Mansour Abbas, and Sami Abu Shehadeh. Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara demanded an evidentiary basis for the investigations. Unlike the others, a written opinion detailing the reasons for Odeh's investigation was submitted, and there is agreement that there is justification to question him under caution.
While a joint Shin Bet and police investigation team has been agreed upon, the probe is currently stalled because the Shin Bet has not yet transferred the necessary materials to the police. The suspicions against Odeh have not been proven.
Odeh denied the allegations, calling them political persecution driven by fear of losing power after high voter turnout among Arab citizens. He predicted the accusations would prove to be a puffed-up balloon that will burst, warning of more spins and lies as the Knesset swearing-in approaches.
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