Netanyahu's Likud Alleges Election Fraud in Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party has alleged widespread voter fraud, bribery, and violence by Arab political parties in the general election.

The party claims to have evidence of election theft, including testimonies and pieces of evidence regarding thousands of envelopes with cash and voting irregularities.

Likud is demanding a thorough investigation into the allegations and the prosecution of those responsible. The party has also urged electoral oversight bodies to intervene before the results are formally finalized.

The Joint List alliance, an Arab-majority party, has rejected the allegations and signaled its opposition to Netanyahu's government. The alliance's chairman, Yousef Jabareen, has stated that his party is ready to pave the way for removing Netanyahu from power.

Netanyahu has rejected any potential governing coalitions dependent on Arab-led parliamentary factions, labeling such partnerships an 'anti-Zionist' threat to the state. He has called for a strong, right-wing national government, citing a decisive majority among the Zionist public.

The election results are still being counted, with Netanyahu's bloc currently ahead but still short of a 61-seat majority.