Netanyahu's Party Claims Israel's Election Was Stolen

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party alleged that Israel's recent election was stolen by Arab-majority parties, aided by foreign funding. Final results showed Netanyahu's bloc lost its parliamentary majority, with Arab-majority parties achieving unprecedented turnout and winning 19 seats in the Knesset. The Shin Bet is investigating potential foreign influence, though the Central Elections Committee stated there is no basis for claims of systematic election compromise. The heads of major Arab parties expressed willingness to support the opposition bloc to oust Netanyahu.