Central Elections Committee (CEC)
A-G Baharav-Miara says no evidence foreign interference could have changed Knesset election results
Gali Baharav-Miara said decisions on whom to investigate are professional and equal, adding that any new information would be examined in accordance with the law.
A broken system: Can Israel fix its electoral rules before its democracy crumbles? - analysis
CEC ratifies official results after finding no evidence of compromised election integrity
A-G denies Zini's request to interrogate Arab party senior lawmakers, says evidence needed
Court releases sixth Ra’am vote-buying suspect as Likud’s 'stolen election' allegations unravel
The releases follow judicial criticism of the investigation, but the courts have reached different conclusions about the need to keep individual suspects in custody.
CEC denies Likud request for briefing on suspected interference before election results approved
The CEC chief rejected Likud's demand for an investigative briefing before the election results are approved and said the committee cannot block publication of the results.
Foreign interference suspicions don’t undermine election's integrity, CEC chief Sohlberg says
The Central Elections Committee chairman also stressed that nothing in his statement was intended to cast aspersions on the voting of the Arab community.
Mossad to provide Shin Bet with assessment of suspected foreign interference in elections
At this stage, it is unclear whether the assessment includes investigative findings regarding potential foreign election interference or only an expert opinion.
Arab Israelis, Palestinians view path to coalition through political clout - analysis
With record representation in the Knesset, Arab voters see a chance to influence Israel’s government and improve their daily lives, but opposition leaders remain divided over accepting their support.
Israel election results: Netanyahu's Likud biggest party in Israel after all votes counted
Notably, both blocs fell short of the 61 seats needed for a Knesset majority without the support of the Arab parties, which won a record-breaking combined total of 19 seats.
Iran targeted Israeli election, US midterms with cyber, recruitment plans – report
With neither Netanyahu nor Eisenkot holding a clear path to a coalition, Tehran sees a prolonged stalemate as time to rebuild military capabilities damaged in the conflict.
Ra'am's Abbas rejects election interference claims, denies Qatari links 'unlike Netanyahu'
The Shin Bet launched the investigation following a directive issued by Central Elections Committee Chairman Justice Noam Sohlberg, citing "severe suspicions... regarding improper influence."
Opposition considers Lapid for Knesset Speaker appointment - report
The opposition bloc, which includes Yashar, B’Yachad, Yisrael Beytenu, and the Democrats, is expected to enter the Knesset with 48 seats, according to Central Elections Committee data.
Israel's opposition must form 65-seat majority coalition with Arab parties, Democrats' Golan says
Democrats chief: 'We have a majority, and opportunity to form a partnership with Israeli Arabs' • Joint List chair says Arab parties ready to 'pave way for Netanyahu's ousting'
