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Yair Golan, chairman of Israel's Democratic Party, met with Yair Lapid on October 29, 2026, to discuss forming a coalition to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following the Knesset elections. Golan stated his determination to establish a government of change and accused Netanyahu of launching a delegitimisation campaign against Arab Israelis. He also alleged serious Qatari involvement in Netanyahu's office through senior advisor Yonatan Urich, who is barred from contact with Netanyahu amid a Shin Bet investigation into security-related offenses. The Shin Bet is probing allegations of foreign interference in the elections, while the Central Elections Committee has rejected claims of widespread fraud. Qatar has denied any involvement, and Israeli President Isaac Herzog called for a rigorous review without stigmatising the Arab population.
On Election Day, October 27, 2026, a man in his 20s was arrested near Golan in Tel Aviv after a knife was found on him. Police confirmed no stabbing attempt occurred, but Golan's party said the man approached in a threatening manner and a knife fell from his clothing.
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