Israel's elections chief says Qatar-funding inquiry will not undermine vote result

Summary

Israel's elections chief said an inquiry into alleged irregularities will not undermine the result of the election. The Shin Bet security agency launched the inquiry last week at the elections chief's request, to determine whether the Arab Israeli party Raam received money from Qatar. Both Qatar and Raam deny the accusation.

Timeline

1. The Hindu

   1 Nov 2026, 20:20 UTCSource ↗

   The Hindu reports that Israel's elections chief said the inquiry into irregularities will not undermine the election result, and that the Shin Bet security agency launched the inquiry last week at his request to determine whether the Arab Israeli party Raam received money from Qatar, an accusation both Qatar and the party deny.

2. The Straits Times

   1 Nov 2026, 23:31 UTCSource ↗

   The Straits Times reports that Israel's security agency is investigating whether the Arab Israeli party Raam received money from Qatar.