Israeli probe into suspected electoral bribery in the Bedouin area; envelopes of cash and ballot papers seized

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1. 27 Oct 2026, 09:47 The Hebrew Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper reported that police seized envelopes containing cash and ballot papers belonging to the Ra'am party, suspected of being prepared for distribution to voters in exchange for their votes for the party, and that police are investigating whether this was an organized attempt to breach the integrity of the democratic process.
2. 27 Oct 2026, 10:06 The Hebrew Maariv newspaper reported that three suspects from the Bedouin area were arrested on suspicion of involvement in electoral bribery, within the handling of the 2026 elections file.
3. 27 Oct 2026, 10:30 The Hebrew Al-Hanan Groner page said it has been receiving reports that dozens of Bedouins have since yesterday been posting on their pages calls to attend and vote, and displaying photos of fuel cards allegedly to be distributed to voters; it added that right-wing parties informed it that the competent authorities are investigating the matter.

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