# Netanyahu is plotting a final power grab for Israel's democracy. His loyalist Shin Bet chief is the key

- Published: 2026-11-04T16:40:27Z
- Updated: 2026-11-05T04:34:07Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: Haaretz — https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/elections/2026-11-04/ty-article/.premium/netanyahu-is-plotting-a-final-power-grab-his-loyalist-shin-bet-chief-is-key/000001a1-a684-de76-a5a5-f6fe764a0000
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With moves lifted directly from the playbooks of dark regimes, the prime minister and his lackeys will do everything to undermine the election results – dragging Israel into its worst constitutional crisis yet

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