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Shin Bet Lacks Evidence of Foreign Election Interference, Report Says
Israel's Shin Bet security agency has not found evidence of foreign interference or funding aimed at influencing election results, according to Haaretz. The investigation, which has questioned dozens, now focuses on suspected Palestinian Authority funds, not foreign sources like Qatar.
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What happened
- 01Shin Bet investigation into alleged foreign election interference has found no evidence of influence or foreign funding.
- 02The probe is now focused on suspected Palestinian Authority funds, not external Arab state financing.
- 03Dozens have been questioned, but no proof of vote-buying or bribery has emerged.
- 04Shin Bet and police will submit reports to the State Prosecutor, with criminal action unlikely.
- 05Shin Bet head David Zini's earlier claims of widespread interference have been met with skepticism by the State Prosecutor.
- 06The controversy coincided with Prime Minister Netanyahu's challenges to the election results.
The Shin Bet and police will report their findings to the State Prosecutor, with criminal proceedings unlikely without new evidence. The probe's claims by Shin Bet head David Zini had previously clashed with the State Prosecutor's demand for concrete proof.
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