Jerusalem, 6 November, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Police Chief of Investigations and Intelligence Boaz Blat ordered subordinates on Friday not to transfer investigative materials to the Shin Bet or cooperate with its personnel without his personal authorization, escalating a growing dispute over control of the election bribery investigation.
The investigation concerns alleged foreign funding from Qatar, Turkey and the Palestinian Authority intended to influence Israel’s elections.
Blat’s order follows a Thursday meeting between Shin Bet investigators and the police National Fraud Investigation Unit, during which the security agency presented some of its evidence but reportedly withheld the complete investigative file.
Police officials insist that reviewing selected materials is insufficient for an independent investigation.
The Shin Bet has reportedly made clear that it intends to lead the probe, with police serving only in a supporting role.
