Shin Bet refusal to protect Netanyahu's rival raises a chilling question about the election
Will Shin Bet chief David Zini, who recently okayed lifelong security for the Netanyahus, feel more obligated to ensure Israel's election is free and fair than he did about protecting the man who is currently the greatest threat to his boss' continued rule?
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Monday against the formation of small right-wing parties, asserting that such parties could cost his coalition the upcoming election and enable the opposition to form the next government. The prime minister's statement came a day before the reported launch of a new right-wing party led by Brig.-Gen.
(res.) Ofir Winter, which polls suggest could siphon votes from existing right-wing parties in Netanyahu's cabinet. Netanyahu also urged voters not to support these emerging parties, explaining that splitting the right-wing vote would effectively "burn" their support. He painted a dire picture of what the opposition could achieve, warning of a "fascist regime" where free expression and civil liberties would be curtailed.
Netanyahu emphasized that the only way to prevent this disaster for Israel is by avoiding the vote for these splinter parties, describing them as a waste of a voter's choice.
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