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Add as preferred on Google Qatar denies interfering in Israeli elections. Qatar on Thursday categorically denied financing Arab parties in Israel to influence the legislative elections, following accusations reported by several Israeli officials and media outlets. "Qatar must not serve as a scapegoat for the political failures of some Israeli officials," said Majed al-Ansari, spokesperson for Qatar’s Foreign Ministry, calling the accusations "as ridiculous as they are dangerous." Israeli electoral authorities on Wednesday asked Shin Bet, the domestic intelligence service, to investigate the allegations. Gadi Eisenkot, the main rival to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accused Netanyahu of trying to discredit the election results by accusing Arab parties of fraud. "What is already clear is that the Likud [the prime minister’s... 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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