Israel Election Interference Probe Yields No Concrete Evidence

Justice Noam Sohlberg, Chairman of the Central Elections Committee and Deputy President of the Supreme Court, announced on November 12, 2026, that an investigation into suspected foreign interference in the October 27 elections has not yet yielded concrete evidence of misconduct. The inquiry, conducted by the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet), the Israel Police, and the State Attorney's Office, focused on allegations of foreign funding used to influence Arab voters and payments to political figures.

Sohlberg noted that while the investigation continues, the current intelligence may never develop into actual evidence. This follows suspicions raised by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Shin Bet regarding widespread funding from hostile actors. Despite these concerns, the Central Elections Committee approved the results for submission to President Isaac Herzog, and Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara stated the findings do not undermine the election outcome.

The probe was marked by reports of internal friction, with Shin Bet Director David Zini alleging that Baharav-Miara impeded the investigation. Sohlberg defended the cooperation between the agencies, contradicting those claims. He also criticized media leaks of classified documents, describing them as a serious scourge that harms national security. Opposition leaders Yair Lapid and Yair Golan have suggested the Shin Bet is being used as a political tool.