Police: Shin Bet must provide more evidence before investigation into foreign funding of elections
According to the assessment, the existing findings suggest, at most, a possible minor violation of party financing laws, raising doubts about the justification for a full criminal investigation
Assessment
The police are effectively putting the brakes on a politically charged investigation by demanding the Shin Bet produce stronger evidence first. This signals internal disagreement about whether the foreign funding allegations merit a criminal probe or are merely a technical breach. The outcome will test how much weight security agencies carry in shaping election-related inquiries.