Middle East expert Dr. Edy Cohen: Arab states intervened in elections

A Middle East expert claims that a media campaign by Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar led to a surge in support for Arab parties in the Knesset.

According to reports by Arutz Sheva and Israel National News, Middle East expert Dr. Edy Cohen claims that the intervention of Arab states in the recent elections helped Arab parties secure 19 seats. Cohen stated that Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar ran an extensive media campaign encouraging a change of government in Israel, a move he says led to an increase in support for these parties.

Cohen had warned of the possibility of such foreign involvement prior to the elections. Further details regarding the campaign or responses from the accused states have not yet been released.