Netanyahu Accused of "Ugly" Smear Tactics to Stay in Power
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces accusations of using smear tactics to hold onto power. He claims Arab Israeli parties used foreign backing to "steal" Tuesday's election, which cost his coalition its parliamentary majority.
Netanyahu and his allies have asked Shin Bet, Israel's internal security service, to investigate alleged vote buying and other irregularities in Palestinian communities in Israel. They say foreign money funded these activities.