Sh1n reposted a report from @manniefabian stating that the Shin Bet security agency’s information about suspected voter fraud during Israel’s national election originated from intelligence it collected regarding foreign influence, not from:

"any political party or political actor on either side of the political map."

According to the agency, no one outside the Shin Bet other than Central Elections Committee chair Justice Noam Sohlberg had access to the information before the election concluded.

The investigation has not been completed, and the agency cautioned:

"any statements concerning the content or nature of the suspicions do not reflect the agency's position."

Once the investigation is complete, the Shin Bet said it will present its findings to Sohlberg:

"who is the authorized decision-maker on this matter."

The agency said it is acting under its legal mandate and that its professional personnel and legal advisers are conducting all related activities.

Amid claims that Qatar sent significant funds to Israel to influence the Arab vote, which saw notably high turnout on Tuesday, the Shin Bet said its investigation is:

"focused and limited in scope, and does not cast aspersions on or accuse an entire sector that went out to vote democratically and legally."

The agency added:

"Only those who acted in violation of the law will be dealt with."

The Shin Bet also confirmed that agency chief David Zini met over the past day with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot and opposition leader Yair Lapid to brief them personally on the main suspicions under investigation. The agency said the meetings took place with Sohlberg’s approval and at his request.