Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party claimed Israel’s election was “stolen” by Palestinian citizens after record turnout and electoral gains by Arab voters. Election officials and opposition politicians dismissed the allegation as baseless. Netanyahu also claimed a foreign country meddled to boost voting by Israel’s Arab minority.
WHO:
Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party
WHAT:
Claimed Israel’s election was stolen by Palestinian citizens after record turnout and electoral gains by Arab voters.
WHEN:
Reported Oct 30, 2026 at 1:49 PM ET
WHERE:
Israel
WHY:
Likud linked the allegation to record turnout and electoral gains by Palestinian citizens; Netanyahu also alleged foreign meddling to boost Arab voting.
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