Blow for Netanyahu as Israeli election body rejects claims of Arab party fraud

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Israel’s Central Elections Committee rejected fraud allegations promoted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against Arab parties. With neither Netanyahu nor rival Gadi Eisenkot commanding a majority, President Isaac Herzog is to decide who gets the first opportunity to form a government.

Israeli electoral authorities on Wednesday rejected allegations promoted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of fraud by Arab parties, who could hold the key to removing him from power after a divisive vote. President Isaac Herzog will at noon officially receive the results of the October 27 election as he decides whether to give Netanyahu or his rival, Gadi Eisenkot, the first chance to form a government, with neither commanding enough votes alone. The Central Elections Committee said it had...