Israel's election commission says no fraud found in last week's vote
· World · Euronews, The Independent
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his supporters repeatedly claimed Arab-led parties stole the election with foreign assistance, but Israel's election commission found no evidence of fraud or irregularities affecting the results. The commission reviewed every complaint individually and thoroughly, stating the vote accurately reflects voters' choices. Netanyahu's religious-nationalist bloc lost its parliamentary majority, while Arab-led parties made substantial gains. The formal certification of results is set for Wednesday, after which President Isaac Herzog will begin consultations to choose a coalition-forming candidate. A separate Shin Bet investigation into foreign interference allegations remains ongoing.
Why it matters
The decision validates the election outcome, preventing further political destabilization as Netanyahu's bloc lost its majority and Arab parties hold the balance of power in coalition talks.
Read the original report — Euronews
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