Ayman Odeh questioned on suspicion of receiving hundreds of thousands of shekels from a foreign source; Odeh: political persecution

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According to Arutz Sheva, MK Ayman Odeh is suspected of receiving hundreds of thousands of shekels in cash from the Palestinian Authority. According to Channel 13 News, the money was intended to motivate Arab voters to vote in the elections.

According to N12, the head of the Shin Bet asked to question Odeh under caution, alongside Tibi, Abu Shahadeh and Mansour Abbas. The Attorney General demands evidentiary infrastructure, according to Kikar HaShabbat.

Odeh responded to the suspicions and claimed it is political persecution that will turn into a swollen balloon that will explode in his face. According to Arutz Sheva, he brought forward his return from a vacation abroad.