Israeli election commission dismisses fraud claims following disrupted vote

Arab-led parties achieved a historic high, winning 19 seats in the 120-seat Knesset, a significant increase from the 10 seats they held previously.

Following the election, Mr. Netanyahu and his allies made claims, without providing evidence, that Arab-led parties had manipulated the outcome, potentially with external assistance.

The election commission stated, “The review found no evidence of irregularities that compromised the integrity of the election or affected its results.”

Dean Livne, acting director of the elections committee, emphasized that each complaint was examined “individually and thoroughly,” and none were substantiated. He affirmed that the election results “accurately reflect the choices voters made at the ballot box.”

An investigation by the Shin Bet intelligence service into potential foreign interference is still underway.

The official certification of the election results is scheduled for Wednesday. Subsequently, President Isaac Herzog will hold meetings with all elected parties.

After two days of consultations, Herzog will select a candidate, likely either Mr. Netanyahu or Mr. Eisenkot, who he believes is best suited to form a coalition government. This will initiate a period of negotiations.

The current political impasse could lead to an unlikely alliance between Mr. Netanyahu and Mr. Eisenkot, or a coalition between Mr. Eisenkot and some of the Arab-led parties. Should neither be able to form a government, another election could be held early next year.