Israel Investigates Suspected Election Interference by Turkey and Qatar

“Qatar and Turkey … funneled money into Israel to influence voting in Arab communities.”

Israeli authorities have opened investigations into possible election interference by hostile Muslim countries. The Shin Bet, Israel’s domestic security agency, is looking into allegations that Turkey and Qatar funneled money to Arab parties to mobilize the vote.

“The Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) is investigating suspicions that funds were transferred from foreign sources, including entities in Qatar and Turkey, to organizations working to encourage voter turnout among Israel’s Arab population,” The Israel National News (Arutz Sheva) reported Wednesday. “Thus far, seven suspects have been arrested, and the case has been transferred to the management of Israel Police’s Lahav 433 Unit.”

Report: Huge Qatar scandal developing , apparently involving the funding of Arab vote in Israel’s election

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[October 29, 2026]

The allegations range from vote-buying to election tampering. “The suspected foreign interference appears to involve Qatar funneling tens of millions of she...