Netanyahu claims Arab minority voters stole Israel election as race heads to stalemate

As of November 2, 2026, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has alleged that the recent Israeli elections were "stolen" by Arab parties through voter fraud and bribery. The Central Elections Committee is investigating claims of foreign funding in support of these allegations but maintains that any substantiated findings would not undermine the election results' validity. On October 27, no party emerged with a clear majority, leading to uncertainty about forming a new government. Netanyahu's Likud party has provided hundreds of testimonies and pieces of evidence to authorities, accusing Arab parties of irregularities at polling stations, including threats, violence, and cash bribes. Meanwhile, Donald Trump suggested he might intervene in coalition talks, raising concerns over potential foreign interference. The election results place two Arab parties as potential kingmakers for the next Israeli government.