Israel’s Netanyahu accused of attempting coup after election defeat

Israeli politicians and commentators have accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of attempting a coup after his election defeat last week, which followed a historic turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel. They say he is using the Shin Bet, Israel’s domestic intelligence agency, to undermine the result and retain power. More than a week after the results showed the Netanyahu-led bloc trailing the opposition, Shin Bet chief David Zini is reportedly leading investigations into the Palestinian vote. The inquiries have raised allegations of voting fraud, bribery and foreign interference, despite no evidence being made public.