Israel’s Netanyahu Alleges Election Fraud, Accuses Rival of Duplicity

Israel’s Netanyahu Alleges Election Fraud, Accuses Rival of Duplicity
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a ceremony to show appreciation to the health sector for their contribution to the fight against COVID-19 in Jerusalem, Israel, on June 6, 2021. Ronen Zvulun/Reuters
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JERUSALEM—Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday a newly formed Israeli coalition that is poised to unseat him was the result of “the greatest election fraud” in the history of democracy.

He made his sweeping accusation at a time when Israel’s domestic security chief has warned publicly about the prospect of political violence. Netanyahu focused his allegations on a broken campaign promise from the man set to replace him as prime minister, nationalist Naftali Bennett.