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Netanyahu's party claims Israel election 'stolen' amid bloc's lost majority

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's party has amplified unsubstantiated claims that Arab-led parties "stolen" the election, potentially with foreign assistance, following results that indicate his bloc lost its parliamentary majority. Election officials have stated that allegations of systematic violations are baseless, and the Shin Bet security agency is investigating suspicions of foreign interference. Opposition leaders accuse Netanyahu of demonizing the Arab population and attempting to delegitimize the election results due to his party's electoral setback. AI

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Netanyahu's party claims Israel election 'stolen' amid bloc's lost majority

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Cara Anna, Julia Frankel, The Associated Press ·

    Weakened Netanyahu spreads claims of malfeasance by Arab-led parties as his party claims Israel’s election was ‘stolen’

    The opposition accused Netanyahu of demonizing the Arab population after a historic showing by Arab-led parties in an attempt to delegitimize the election.