Likud has accused Arab factions of voter fraud and demanded formal investigations into alleged bribery, voter intimidation, and foreign interference from Qatar. Arab political leaders Ahmad Tibi and Mansour Abbas strongly rejected these accusations, calling them baseless incitement. The Central Election Committee confirmed that there is no evidence of systematic compromises to the election's integrity. President Isaac Herzog will formally consult with party leaders to assign the coalition mandate once the final tally is concluded.
Key points
Neither major political bloc has secured the 61 parliamentary seats necessary to form a g…: Neither major political bloc has secured the 61 parliamentary seats necessary to form a governing majority.
The Central Election Committee determined that there is no basis for claims that the elec…: The Central Election Committee determined that there is no basis for claims that the election integrity was compromised.
President Isaac Herzog will determine which political leader receives the opportunity to…: President Isaac Herzog will determine which political leader receives the opportunity to assemble a coalition following final consultations.
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The allegation represents an escalation of anti-Arab rhetoric by Netanyahu and his far-right partners after high Arab turnout in a national ballot on Tuesday effectively blocked a smooth path to power for either him or his main Jewish rivals.
Israeli election officials said on Thursday that there was a probe into fraud allegations, though the election's integrity was not "systematically compromised."
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Analysts and critics say that by stepping up attacks on Arab parties, Netanyahu may be trying to ensure his main rival, Gadi Eisenkot, feels unable to even consider forming a minority government with Arab help that could oust him from power.
Netanyahu's goal is "delegitimizing any Arab-Jewish cooperation," said Eytan Gilboa, professor of politics at Reichman University.
Election officials were expected to finish tallying votes later on Thursday, in a tightly fought election that has produced no clear winner and is likely to be followed by weeks of protracted negotiations over a new government.
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