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After Likud's alleged complaints, Shin Bet investigates 'external financial support' for Arab parties

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On Thursday the Shin Bet opened an investigation into claims that Arab parties received money from what the claims describe as hostile entities to fund their Knesset election campaigns. The probe follows allegations from the Likud party.

The Shin Bet is Israel's internal security service. Arab citizens of Israel contest Knesset elections through Arab parties, while the Likud party is led by Benjamin Netanyahu.

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