Likud Party Accuses Arab Parties of Election Fraud in 2026

On October 28, 2026, Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party accused Arab parties in Israel of rigging the elections through various criminal acts, including bribery, violence, and forgery. The allegations were shared in a post by Netanyahu, who stated that Likud had collected hundreds of testimonies and pieces of evidence indicating widespread electoral fraud at numerous Arab polling stations.

Specific infractions included cash-stuffed envelopes found with Ra'am party ballot slips, threats and violence against polling officials, multiple voting behind curtains, double-identity voting, and discrepancies in ballot counts. Likud announced it would submit all evidence to the Israeli Police, the internal security service Shin Bet, and the Central Elections Committee, demanding thorough investigations and prosecutions.

The party emphasized that these alleged offenses represent a significant threat to Israeli democracy and the voting rights of citizens. No responses from the accused Arab parties or the relevant authorities were reported at the time.