Israel Election Commission Finds No Fraud in Recent Vote
Israel's election commission reported that its review found no evidence of irregularities affecting the recent parliamentary election, despite claims of fraud by the prime minister and his supporters.
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 the investigation examined each complaint individually and thoroughly, concluding that the election integrity was intact and the outcomes accurately reflect voters' choices.
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.