Netanyahu’s Likud claims Palestinians ‘stole’ elections as Qatar denies meddling

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party has asserted that Israel's recent election was "stolen" by Palestinian citizens, following their record turnout and electoral success. The party has warned of an alleged "Islamisation of Israel" in a statement released on Thursday, citing a Shin Bet investigation into potential foreign interference in the vote.

Israeli politicians and media outlets aligned with the government have also accused Qatar of funding efforts to boost turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel. However, Qatar has vehemently rejected these accusations, labeling them "ridiculous and dangerous".

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