In Israel, even an election needs the secret police's blessing
What the source said
“In Israel, even an election needs the secret police's blessing”
The judge overseeing the election wanted to defend its results from Netanyahu's incitement. By bringing the Shin Bet chief to his side, he made the security service appear to be the final authority over the voters' verdict
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