Published: 8 June 2021
Last updated: 4 March 2024
PM stirs memories of US civil unrest with his response to a public warning by the Shin Bet chief over right-wing incitement; extra security for Yamina MKs after threats
Netanyahu alleges ‘the greatest election fraud’ as Israel faces fears of political violence (Reuters/SMH)
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a newly formed Israeli coalition that is poised to unseat him was the result of “the greatest election fraud” in the history of democracy.
Netanyahu made his sweeping accusation at a time when Israel’s domestic security chief has warned publicly about the prospect of political violence.
Netanyahu says Israeli coalition poised to unseat him is result of ‘election fraud’ (Guardian)
Benjamin Netanyahu has said a newly formed Israeli coalition that is poised to unseat him as prime minister was the result of “the greatest election fraud” in the history of democracy.
The sweeping accusation, similar in tone to those made about the US election by his former close ally Donald Trump, came as Israeli security services warned of an escalation in violent discourse in the country.
When Shin Bet warns of political violence, Israel’s history requires we listen (Times of Israel)
DAVID HOROVITZ: 25 years after the Rabin assassination, the man charged with protecting Israel and its leaders from internal security threats fears a repetition. His warning must be heeded
VIDEO: Netanyahu decries 'greatest election fraud' (Reuters)
The Israeli prime minister railed against a proposed coalition government to unseat him a day after the nation's domestic security chief warned of the threat of political violence. This report produced by Zachary Goelman.
Likud MK says Bennett, Sa’ar like ‘suicide bombers’ facing ‘death sentence’ (Times of Israel)
While acknowledging ‘world of difference,’ May Golan says PM-designate and his partner in the emerging new government are ‘like terrorists who don’t believe in anything anymore’
Extra security for Yamina MKs Silman, Orbach amid change bloc opponents’ threats (Times of Israel)
Knesset Guard decides to boost protection for pair of lawmakers who facing harassment from those opposing nascent government that will oust Netanyahu
Shin Bet chief: Incitement against Israel's new gov’t could end in bloodshed (Jerusalem Post)
Usually, Argaman would give such warnings privately to the political echelon who would decide how to notify the public
Photo: Shin Bet Director Nadav Argaman (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
