# Court releases Arab party activist, criticizes police election bribe probe

- Published: 2026-11-01T09:57:32Z
- Updated: 2026-11-01T16:08:23Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: Haaretz — https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/elections/2026-11-01/ty-article/.premium/police-seek-arab-party-activists-arrest-extended-over-alleged-voter-bribery/000001a1-966c-db9a-a1b3-9e7e4f8b0000
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The probe began after a Netanyahu aide alerted Police Commissioner Danny Levy to allegations that the activists held cash-filled envelopes intended to bribe voters. The Judge wrote in his ruling that 'the strength of the suspicion has diminished'

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