Mossad May Join Investigation Into Alleged Qatari Election Interference
Assessments grow that Israel's Mossad may join the investigation into alleged Qatari election interference, following directives from Election Committee Chairman Noam Solberg.
Growing assessments indicate that the Mossad may be integrated into the investigation concerning suspected foreign interference and Qatari involvement in the recent elections. The probe involves examining foreign state motives, tracking foreign officials, and tracing illicit financial flows into Israel.
Sources have formally approached Mossad Director Roman Gofman, urging the agency to join the active inquiry within its designated jurisdictions. Political figures note that unlike other domestic bodies, a Mossad-backed review would operate independently of external legal frictions or attempts to narrow the investigation's scope.
Earlier on Thursday, Central Election Committee Chairman Noam Solberg instructed Shin Bet Director David Zini to investigate foreign funding allegedly funneled into campaigns to unlawfully influence voter turnout within the Arab sector.
Qatar has emerged as a central focus in the suspected funding streams. Concurrently, reports noted a deleted social media post by a former Qatari prime minister praising Arab faction results and highlighting MK Ahmad Tibi, who traveled to Qatar shortly before the vote allegedly to appear on Al Jazeera.
Judge Solberg’s directive followed grave suspicions regarding improper influence over the 26th Knesset elections through foreign capital. Officials clarified this matter remains separate from the recent detention of suspects intercepted with envelopes containing funds linked to Raam's southern faction.
