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Knesset Member Tibi Claims Netanyahu Sent Envoy to Sway His Vote

Knesset Member Ahmad Tibi accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of sending representatives to pressure him regarding a law that would prevent criminal defendants from serving as prime minister. Tibi presented messages from Netanyahu's confidant, Natan Eshel, as evidence.

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What happened

01Knesset Member Ahmad Tibi claims PM Netanyahu sent representatives to sway his vote on key legislation.
02Tibi presented messages from Netanyahu's confidant, Natan Eshel, as proof of the alleged pressure.
03The Likud party denied Tibi's claims, calling them "absolute lies" and accusing his parties of supporting terrorism.
04Tibi also shared a modified note from Miriam Perez, referencing her past presidential campaign.
05The alleged pressure was related to a law preventing criminal defendants from serving as prime minister.

The Likud party denied the allegations, calling them "absolute lies" and accusing Tibi's parties of supporting terrorism. In a separate incident, Tibi shared a modified note from Miriam Perez, whose son is a Knesset member, referencing past interactions during her presidential bid.

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