Authorities in Israel reject allegations of electoral fraud

Israeli authorities have dismissed allegations of election fraud made by Prime Minister Netanyahu's Likud party, which claimed foreign interference influenced voter turnout in Arab communities. The Central Election Commission, led by Supreme Court Justice No'am Sohlberg, stated there is no evidence supporting these claims. Despite the Likud's assertions of serious misconduct by Arab parties, including bribery and threats, the police reported only minor irregularities during the elections. The unusually high voter turnout among Arab citizens, reaching a record 80%, has raised suspicions among right-wing factions. Calls for an investigation into the allegations have been made, but officials emphasize the need to maintain public trust in the electoral process.