Netanyahu's Likud says 'deep state' trying to topple government, must be stopped

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Likud argued that law enforcement turned a blind eye to alleged wrongdoing under the Bennett–Lapid government, but is now opening daily probes against ministers and lawmakers in Netanyahu's right-wing coalition, calling it proof of discriminatory enforcement by the 'deep state'

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party issued a statement, lashing out at what it called a "planned and illegal witch hunt" aimed at toppling the government, adding that it was "about time to stop the deep-state's corrupt crimes."