Blow for Netanyahu as Israeli election body rejects claims of Arab party fraud

Israeli electoral authorities on Wednesday rejected allegations promoted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of fraud by Arab parties, who could hold the key to removing him from power after a divisive vote.

President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday urged political leaders to compromise in forming a government after an election he said had no clear winner and condemned “racist” rhetoric against Arab parties.

With neither bloc holding a majority in the 120-seat parliament after the October 27 vote,...