Israel’s Netanyahu accused of attempting coup after election defeat

Israel’s Netanyahu accused of attempting coup after election defeat Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Thu, 11/05/2026 - 14:28 Opposition figures and commentators say prime minister is using Shin Bet to overturn election result and cling to power An aide speaks to Benjamin Netanyahu as he gives a statement following exit polls for Israel's national election, in Jerusalem, 28 October 2026 (Ammar Awad/Reuters) Off Israeli politicians and commentators have accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of attempting a coup aft