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Zini appears to backtrack request to interrogate Arab MKs in election's foreign interference probe

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called on Zini to act immediately arrest and interrogate Arab party leaders, even without permission from the A-G.

Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) Director David Zini visits at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem during Memorial Day which commemorates the fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terror, on April 21, 2026.
Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani meets with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of 81st United Nations General Assembly, in New York City, US, September 22, 2026.

US, Iran reviewing proposals to bridge differences, end war, Qatar mediators announce

Iranians motorists drive past a poster of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei in central Tehran on November 1, 2026.

Iran, US far from deal to end war as Tehran threatens response to US strikes

An Iranian woman holds Iran's national flag on a street in Tehran on November 1, 2026.

Araghchi says Qatari-mediated dialogue with US was ‘very intense’ despite lack of breakthrough


Court lifts restrictions on suspect in alleged Ra'am election bribery scheme

Decision follows release of doctor arrested on Election Day; police challenge another suspect’s release to house arrest

Ballot slip for the Ra'am party.

Joint List MK investigated on suspicion of receiving Qatari funding during Israel's 2026 elections

At this stage, investigators noted that they have no evidence of what the money was actually used for. It is also unclear what piece of evidence suggests the funds originated from Qatar.

Joint List party chairman Yousef Jabareen and supporters gather at the party’s election headquarters in the northern Israeli city of Nazareth, following the closing of polling stations on Israel’s general election night, October 27, 2026.

Iranian negotiators in Doha to continue talks to end the US-Iran war, official says

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei issued a statement on Saturday ordering the armed forces to be prepared to respond to any attacks.

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani shakes hands with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni in Doha, Qatar, October 6, 2026.

Araghchi says Vance's letter 'positive step' toward opening dialogue between Iran, US

On the nuclear issue, Araghchi said Tehran is in the "second phase" of reviewing proposals from mediators, according to Al Jazeera.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a press conference alongside Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein (not pictured), in Baghdad, Iraq, June 28, 2026.

Qatari mediators hold over 12 hours of talks aimed at renewing direct US-Iran negotiations

A diplomatic source told Axios that Qatari mediators were in contact with the White House over the course of Friday’s talks and that “there was positive progress" in the effort to reach a deal.

Illustrative; Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani meets with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni in Doha, Qatar, October 6, 2026.

PM's son Yair Netanyahu deems Israeli Arabs 'greatest danger' to Israel besides Iran

The Prime Minister's son, Yair Netanyahu, claimed Israel "cannot survive long-term when 20% of its population identifies with its enemies and wants its destruction."

Yair Netanyahu, son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, arrives for a court hearing on his request for a restraining order against Haaretz journalist Uri Misgav at the Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court in Jerusalem, July 15, 2026.

Mossad joins Shin Bet probe into alleged Qatar election interference - report

The Mossad is assisting the Shin Bet in investigating whether Qatar funded elements of the Joint List's apparatus, though officials emphasize election results remain unaffected.

An illustration of the flags of Israel and Qatar.

Eisenkot accuses Netanyahu of attempting to delegitimize election results

Eisenkot accused Netanyahu of launching an organized campaign to delegitimize Tuesday's election results, vowing to prevent any delay in the new Knesset's swearing-in.

Illustrative image of Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot

Modi'in Mayor Haim Bibas calls for Netanyahu-Eisenkot unity government, warns against new elections

Following inconclusive election results, Bibas called for a broad national unity government led by Netanyahu and Eisenkot, while demanding an investigation into alleged Qatari funding.

Haim Bibas, head of The Federation of Local Authorities in Israel attends the Muni Expo 2026 conference in Tel Aviv, June 23, 2026.

Egypt rejects citizenship application by Hamas negotiator’s daughter on ‘security grounds’

Asmaa Hamad submitted her application while living in Egypt but has since relocated to Qatar with her husband, according to Egyptian media reports.

Chairman of the Palestinian Crossing Authority Nazmi Mhana (C) walks alongside Hamas leader Ghazi Hamad at the northern entrance of the Gaza Strip just after the Israeli-controlled Erez crossing, on November 1, 2017 in Beit Hanun.