Netanyahu is accused of attempting a "coup" after defeat in the elections.
Israeli politicians and commentators accuse Netanyahu of attempting a coup after his October 27 election defeat, using Shin Bet chief David Zini to probe Palestinian voters despite no public evidence. The investigations are aimed at Ream and the joint list, which won an unprecedented 19 seats. The Shin Bet arrested the journalist Abd Abu Shada, and according to the reports they want to interrogate Ahmed Tibi, Mansour Abbas and Ayman Odeh. Yair Golan warned: "Israeli democracy is in danger," and accused Netanyahu of trying to "carry out a coup and seize power by force. ".