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Netanyahu’s party backs interference claims

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JERUSALEM -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's party on Thursday amplified unsubstantiated claims that Arab-led parties had "stolen" the election, potentially with foreign assistance, as final results showed his bloc had lost its majority in parliament.

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  1. Thousands protest against Netanyahu ahead of Israeli election

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  2. Israel’s Likud party said they already preparing to allege election was ‘stolen’ if Netanyahu loses

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    Netanyahu’s party backs interference claims

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  1. France 24

    Israeli election seen as a referendum: For or against Netanyahu? (opens France 24)

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    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has led his country almost continuously for nearly 17 years. But will he manage to retain power following Tuesday's election? Netanyahu's latest term has divided Israeli society more than ever and will be marked by the October 7 attacks, his handling of the …

  2. KOB 4

    Netanyahu denies reports about escalation with Iran in last day before election (opens KOB 4)

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    Israelis are in the final hours of an intense election season amid reports of a clash between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli military over Iran. Reports suggest Netanyahu instructed an action that could escalate tensions with Iran, which the military opposed.

  3. Legitgov

    Thousands protest against Netanyahu ahead of Israeli election (opens Legitgov)

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    Thousands protest against Netanyahu ahead of Israeli election –The organizers have claimed that more than 100,000 took part in a rally in Tel-Aviv | 26 Oct 2026 | A major protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has taken place in Tel-Aviv just days ahead of the Israeli parliamentary electi…

  4. PBS NewsHour

    Netanyahu faces Israeli voters in first election since Oct. 7 and Gaza war (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    Israelis will go to the polls on Tuesday in what many describe as the most consequential election in years. It's the first vote since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack and Israel's war in Gaza. Prime Minister Netanyahu has been campaigning that he'll keep Israel safe.

  5. Crosscut

    Netanyahu faces first election since Oct. 7 and Gaza war (opens Crosscut)

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    Netanyahu faces Israeli voters in first election since Oct. 7 and Gaza war

  6. France 24

    Israeli election: A referendum on 'Bibi' Netanyahu? (opens France 24)

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    PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, October 27: The Israeli, Palestinian and Lebanese papers break down what's at stake on election day for Israel and its neighbours. Also, the French government announces its first major concessions to protesting high school students, hoping to calm the movement.

  7. Revolver News

  8. Breitbart News

    Benjamin Netanyahu: ‘They Are Trying to Steal the Election from Us’ as Voting Enters Final Hours (opens Breitbart News)

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    Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused opponents of attempting to steal Israel’s national election Tuesday following arrests in a suspected voter-bribery investigation, as record turnout prompted his right-wing coalition to launch an emergency mobilization effort in the final hours before polls c…

  9. End Time Headlines

    Israel’s Likud party said they already preparing to allege election was ‘stolen’ if Netanyahu loses (opens End Time Headlines)

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    Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party moved to lay the groundwork for contesting results at polling stations in Arab cities and towns even before voting began Tuesday morning, according to a report from The Times of Israel.

  10. Just the News

    Netanyahu claims Arab parties stole the Knesset elections (opens Just the News)

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    Arab parties have never formed a government in Israel, though some have participated in coalitions.

  11. Foreign Policy

    In Deadlocked Israeli Election, Netanyahu Has Upper Hand (opens Foreign Policy)

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    Main opposition parties fail to muster majority.

  12. The Western Journal

    Netanyahu Claims Israeli Election Was 'Stolen by Arab Parties,' Hands Alleged Evidence to Police (opens The Western Journal)

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    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his ruling party claimed that Arab parties effectively tampered with the country’s elections. Although final results will not be available for days, as of […]

  13. Financial Times

    Netanyahu’s party claims election ‘stolen’ by ‘foreign entities’ (opens Financial Times)

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    Security service probes allegations of interference after high turnout by Palestinian citizens of Israel prevented outright victory for premier

  14. Deutsche Welle

    Israel election: Authorities dispute Netanyahu’s fraud claims (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud claims large-scale foreign involvement in the elections led by Qatar and Turkey, with Israel’s authorities so far refuting the claims.

  15. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Netanyahu’s party amplifies unproven claims that Arab-led parties have ‘stolen’ Israel’s election (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his party have amplified claims that the country's election was “stolen” by Arab-led parties

  16. WHEC Rochester

    Netanyahu’s party claims election ‘stolen’ as results show him losing majority (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his party have amplified claims that the country's election was “stolen” by Arab-led parties. Final results confirmed on Thursday that Netanyahu's bloc has lost its majority in parliament.

  17. Breitbart News

    Benjamin Netanyahu's Party Says Israeli Election Was ‘Stolen by Arab Parties’ (opens Breitbart News)

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    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party complained on Wednesday that this week's tumultuous election was “stolen by Arab parties that support terrorism and the elimination of the Jewish state.”

  18. PBS NewsHour

    Netanyahu's party claims Israeli election 'stolen' as results show him losing majority (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    Results released by election officials on Thursday showed Netanyahu's bloc winning 53 seats in the 120-member assembly, well below the 68 seats it had controlled at its peak in the previous parliament.

  19. Fortune

    Weakened Netanyahu spreads claims of malfeasance by Arab-led parties as his party claims Israel’s election was ‘stolen’ (opens Fortune)

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    The opposition accused Netanyahu of demonizing the Arab population after a historic showing by Arab-led parties in an attempt to delegitimize the election.

  20. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Netanyahu’s party backs interference claims (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    JERUSALEM -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's party on Thursday amplified unsubstantiated claims that Arab-led parties had "stolen" the election, potentially with foreign assistance, as final results showed his bloc had lost its majority in parliament.

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