Israel’s joint Mossad and Shin Bet investigation into alleged foreign interference in the Oct 27 Knesset election has reached advanced stages and uncovered possible involvement by Pakistan and Iran alongside Qatar and Turkey, Israeli analyst Peretz said. Under the division of labor, the Mossad is examining activities abroad while the Shin Bet handles operations inside Israel, looking into suspected sophisticated funding mechanisms beyond cash bribes, with additional findings under heavy censorship.
