Israel election commission rejects Netanyahu fraud claims
The gist
Israel's Central Elections Committee audited 9,069 polling stations and certified the October 27 election results.
The certification moves the fight to President Herzog's coalition talks, where Arab-led parties gained.
How it unfolded
- Oct 27, 2026Israel holds parliamentary elections; neither Netanyahu nor rival Gadi Eisenkot commands enough votes alone, leaving President Herzog to decide who gets the first chance to form a government.
- Oct 31, 2026Supporters of Netanyahu protest in Tel Aviv against left-wing activists calling for a government that includes Arab parties.
- Nov 3, 2026Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara says she would not question anyone without evidence, after reports that the Shin Bet chief, a Netanyahu ally, had asked to interrogate Arab parties.