Can Israel's next prime minister confront Netanyahu's deep state?

Israel's security and judicial institutions are increasingly serving the coalition's and Netanyahu's, with political interference seen inside the Shin Bet, police and courts. A weakened Supreme Court has failed to curb democratic erosion ahead of elections, critics warn

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Israel's security and judicial institutions are increasingly serving the coalition's and Netanyahu's, with political interference seen inside the Shin Bet, police and courts. A weakened Supreme Court has failed to curb democratic erosion ahead of elections, critics warn

06:06 AM • May 09 2026 IDT

Those present at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet meeting a few months ago, which focused on developments in mixed Jewish-Arab cities, raised eyebrows at remarks made by Shin Bet chief David Zini. There is an Arab takeover attempt in southern Israel's tourism hub, Eilat, Zini said, without offering any explanation or evidence.

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