Qatar Denies Interfering in Israeli Elections, Calls Allegations 'Ridiculous and Dangerous'

A spokesperson for Qatar's Foreign Ministry denied any involvement in the Knesset elections, asserting that the country is being used as a scapegoat for Israeli politicians' failures.

Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied any involvement in Israel's Knesset elections today, The Jerusalem Post and Arutz Sheva reported. The ministry's spokesperson firmly dismissed suspicions of foreign interference or election-related funding, calling the allegations leveled in Israel "ridiculous and dangerous in equal measure."

The spokesperson added that Qatar should not serve as a scapegoat for the political failures of certain Israeli politicians, quipping that if the accusations were to be believed, "Qatar owns all of Israel."

The denial follows a Shin Bet inquiry and an appeal by the Central Elections Committee chairman regarding suspected foreign funding to boost voter turnout. Further details have not yet been released.