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Netanyahu Aide Approached Arab Lawmaker to Block Legislation, Tibi Claims

Member of Knesset Ahmad Tibi revealed WhatsApp messages allegedly from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's confidant, Nathan Achel, attempting to influence Tibi's votes.

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What happened

01MK Ahmad Tibi claims Netanyahu confidant Nathan Achel contacted him to block the "Accused Law".
02Tibi presented WhatsApp messages allegedly from Achel, sent before and after recent elections.
03The messages reportedly aimed to influence Tibi's party's votes and prevent alliances.
04Netanyahu's office stated the Prime Minister was unaware of the alleged contacts.
05The claims emerge amid criticism of Netanyahu's campaign against the Arab public.

Tibi claims the messages, sent before and after recent elections, aimed to block the "Accused Law" and prevent alliances with opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot. Netanyahu's office stated the Prime Minister was unaware of these contacts.

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