Israeli police are investigating charges that criminal groups may try to help finance the campaigns of political parties in hopes of gaining favors and influence following the May 17 elections, according to the Israeli daily Ha’aretz. Police officials were quoted as saying that legal loopholes are making it difficult to closely monitor the parties’ funding sources.
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