Israel Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Eisenkot warns current government harms democracy in message before Shabbat

Two election interference investigations involving Arab parties in Israel are reportedly faltering, according to The Times of Israel. Simultaneously, President Donald Trump announced a leadership change at the White House, replacing chief of staff Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller. The Israeli Central Elections Committee, Shin Bet, and attorney general are still addressing the aftermath of the October 28 election.

IDF Central Command chief Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth was informed about a plan by Israeli settlers to unlawfully enter eight homes near the Palestinian city of Jericho. Bluth met with the settlers and advised them to remain discreet until they had taken possession of the homes. Trump reiterated his belief that Israel and the Middle East would not exist without his intervention to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

Two election interference cases, one involving Bedouin activists accused of bribery and the other concerning foreign funding for the Joint List, are facing challenges and raising concerns about confidence in the Shin Bet's leadership.