Full coverage· Security· Updated 8 Nov, 20:24

Shin Bet Pushes for Investigation into Suspected Foreign Election Interference

Israel's Shin Bet security agency is urging a full investigation into suspected foreign interference in the recent elections, based on intelligence shared by the Mossad and its own findings. The agency believes substantial foreign funding was involved and that the scope of influence is extensive.

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What happened

01Shin Bet is pushing for a full investigation into suspected foreign interference in recent Israeli elections.
02The Mossad has completed its review and transferred findings to Shin Bet regarding the suspected foreign influence.
03Shin Bet believes substantial foreign funding was used in an attempt to influence the elections.
04The government's legal advisor reportedly does not classify the matter as a security investigation, limiting Shin Bet's tools.
05A joint investigation team of Shin Bet and Israel Police is currently examining the intelligence.
06Shin Bet seeks expanded authorities, including treating 'subversion' as terrorism, to investigate thoroughly.

However, the government's legal advisor reportedly disagrees with classifying it as a security investigation, limiting Shin Bet's capabilities. A joint investigation team with the police is working on the case, with Shin Bet pushing for expanded authorities to uncover the truth.

Translated and summarized by baba from Hamal, the latest report. Read Hamal’s original