Why Is Netanyahu Accusing Palestinian Israeli Parties of Fraud? | Inside Story

Oct 30, 2026 | The votes are counted in Israel's general elections. But Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Palestinian Israeli parties of ‘stealing' the polls and accepting funding from Qatar to do it. But those parties have denied wrongdoing.

The electoral commission has found no evidence of fraud. And Qatar denies any involvement. So, is this a way for Netanyahu to stop Palestinian Israeli parties from forming a coalition with the opposition to unseat Likud?

Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom

Guests:
Sheikha Alanoud Hamad Saud Al Thani, political analyst and fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs.
Abed Abou Shhadeh, political analyst and former City Council Representative for the Palestinian community in Jaffa-Tel Aviv
Adam Bellos, CEO of The Israel Innovation Fund and columnist for The Jerusalem Post