Likud demands criminal probe into Haaretz, Yair Golan over alleged Dahlan-orchestrated election interference

The Likud party on Wednesday evening demanded a criminal investigation into Haaretz, journalist Shlomi Eldar, opposition leader Yair Golan, and his Democrats party, alleging a foreign election interference scheme orchestrated by Palestinian figure Mohammed Dahlan. According to a Likud statement reported by Moriah Asraf and Doron Kadosh (N13/Army Radio), the party claims Dahlan, who is based in the UAE, stands behind a false Haaretz report aimed at toppling the right-wing government. Likud also alleged that Eldar received payment from a left-wing NGO linked to Golan's party, and questioned a secret visit by Golan and Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar to the UAE two months ago. Prime Minister Netanyahu personally called for the investigation.

The Likud party on Wednesday evening demanded a criminal investigation into Haaretz, its journalist Shlomi Eldar, opposition leader Yair Golan, and his Democrats party, alleging foreign election interference orchestrated by former Fatah security chief Mohammed Dahlan. In a lengthy statement, Likud claimed that Dahlan, who resides in the UAE, stood behind what it called a 'false Haaretz report' aimed at toppling the right-wing government led by Benjamin Netanyahu. The party further alleged that Eldar received payment from a left-wing NGO linked to Golan's party, and questioned a secret visit by Golan and Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar to the UAE approximately two months ago, suggesting a connection to the leaked report.

Prime Minister Netanyahu personally called for a criminal investigation into all involved. The statement did not provide corroborating evidence for the allegations. The accusation is the latest in a series of Likud attacks on opposition figures during the election campaign.

7 developments

1. yesterday · 23:15 · 9 SeptLatest

   Dahlan movement rejects Netanyahu's claims as 'ridiculous and misleading' incitement.

2. 22:50 · 9 Sept

   Likud identifies Muhammad Dahlan as source for Haaretz article against Netanyahu.

3. 20:40 · 9 Sept

   Likud names Dahlan, Eldar, Yuval, Golan, and Democrats party as co-conspirators.

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