Netanyahu's Likud alleges Arab parties 'stole' Israeli election, demands investigation

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party accused Arab parties of stealing Israel's Knesset election through widespread electoral fraud, bribery, intimidation and ballot manipulation, demanding an immediate investigation by law enforcement authorities in a statement following Tuesday's vote.

"The elections in the State of Israel were stolen by Arab parties that support terrorism and the destruction of the Jewish state through serious criminal offenses involving bribery, threats, violence, forgery, and the use of prohibited software to mobilize voters," the party said.

Likud announced that it would submit hundreds of testimonies and pieces of evidence to the Israel Police, Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), and the Central Elections Committee, alleging extensive irregularities at polling stations in Arab communities.