Israel Election Commission Finds No Fraud in Recent Vote
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Israel's election commission said its review found no evidence of irregularities in the recent parliamentary election, despite fraud claims from the prime minister and his allies. The certified results show the loss of a majority for Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc and gains for Arab-led parties.
Israel's election commission announced Wednesday that its review of last week's parliamentary vote uncovered no fraud or irregularities that would have altered the results. The committee said it examined each complaint individually and thoroughly, confirming that the election was conducted properly and that the outcome faithfully reflects the will of voters.
Acting director Dean Livne emphasized that the findings confirm the certified results, which show Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's religious-nationalist bloc losing its parliamentary majority while Arab-led parties gained seats.
A spokesperson for the elections committee noted that a separate Shin Bet inquiry into possible foreign interference remains ongoing.
Following certification, President Isaac Herzog will meet with representatives of the elected parties. After two days of consultations, he is expected to task either Netanyahu or opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot with forming a coalition government. Neither bloc currently holds a majority, leaving open the prospect of a coalition between the rivals, a partnership with Arab-led parties, or a new election early next year.