Jerusalem, Oct. 29 -- The Israeli Central Elections Committee Chair Justice Noam Sohlberg has asked Shin Bet chief David Zini to investigate allegations of foreign interference in Tuesday's election, reported the Times of Israel.

"Serious suspicions have been brought to my attention regarding improper influence on the elections - exerted through funding provided by foreign entities acting against Israeli interests. While I cannot attest to the substance of these suspicions, it is my view that - given they involve foreign entities - there is an obligation to investigate them thoroughly," Sohlberg wrote in his letter to Shin Bet according to Israeli media.

"In light of this, I instruct you to do everything in your power to investigate the...