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Shin Bet Chief Sought to Delay Election Results Amid Netanyahu 'Steal' Campaign

Haaretz • November 2, 2026

Shin Bet security service chief David Zini was, until Sunday, reluctant to believe that foreign involvement had not affected the results of the Israeli election, according to senior law enforcement officials.

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Shin Bet Chief Questions Election Integrity Amid Foreign Influence Claims Shin Bet security service chief David Zini expressed concerns over potential foreign interference in the recent Israeli elections, suggesting that the results may have been affected. This comes as Central Elections Committee chairman Noam Sohlberg affirmed the validity of the election results, stating they reflect the voters' will. Zini's reluctance to dismiss foreign involvement highlights tensions surrounding the election outcome, particularly amid allegations from the Likud party regarding the validity of the Arab vote. The situation remains contentious as investigations into the claims continue, but no evidence has been presented to support the allegations of interference. The election results are currently upheld by the Central Elections Committee, despite ongoing disputes. 2 sources 29

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