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Protesters participate in an anti-government demonstration demanding an end to the war in Gaza, near the Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem, on Oct. 28, 2026, the day after the Israeli parliamentary elections. (Credit: Jewel Samad/AFP) Add as preferred on Google Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition bloc stepped up its attacks and threats on Thursday against the Palestinian-Israeli parties after they won a record number of seats in the Knesset.Far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir went as far on Thursday as to call for the arrest of the leaders of the Palestinian-Israeli parties, after accusing them of receiving foreign support in light of their historic performance in the general election. "The Shin Bet [domestic intelligence service] must arrest the leaders of the Arab parties suspected of having received money from Qatar, starting this morning," Ben Gvir said on X.According to Haaretz, the chairman of Israel’s Central Elections Committee, Judge Noam Sohlberg, tasked Shin Bet chief David Zini on Thursday with investigating what he called "serious... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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