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Likud Tribunal Probes Netanyahu List Slot Vote Fraud

8/4/2026

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  • Likud tribunal opened an investigation into alleged fraud in the vote that gave Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu eight list slots.
  • Officials revised the result to a two-vote margin (1,678-1,673) after noting Netanyahu’s name on the voter list despite his not voting, overturning a five-vote report.
  • Tribunal president Michael Kleiner appointed a five-member panel to hear petitions, including one from Likud lawmaker David Bitan, alleging ballot tampering and removal of observers.