# Arab activist recounts 'political' Election Day arrest: Police asked why I opposed Ben-Gvir

- Published: 2026-11-02T17:24:29Z
- Updated: 2026-11-05T04:34:29Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: Haaretz — https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/elections/2026-11-02/ty-article-magazine/.premium/arab-activist-details-election-day-arrest-police-asked-why-i-opposed-ben-gvir/000001a1-9cef-df63-ade5-feffd65e0000
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Israeli police arrested Saif Abu Reash at his home at 4:30 A.M. He says interrogators presented no evidence of election bribery, an allegation originating in Netanyahu's office: 'They asked me why I was encouraging people to vote'

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