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Echoing Trump, Israeli Leader Pushes for Election Cameras

Associated Press

   JERUSALEM - Taking another page out of President Donald Trump's
   playbook, Israel's prime minister is trying to pass a law requiring
   video cameras at Israeli polling stations ahead of next week's vote --
   an effort that's drawing charges of racism and incitement.

   The 11th hour move, allegedly meant to prevent fraud in Arab voting
   stations, could have a tough time passing parliament on such short
   notice.
   It's nonetheless become an effective campaign tool for embattled Prime
   Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to galvanize his supporters. During April's
   vote, Netanyahu's Likud party deployed activists with cameras at polls
   in Arab communities.
   Critics accuse him of diverting attention from a flawed campaign,
   undermining the country's democratic institutions and potentially
   setting the stage for a Trump-like rejection of the results if he
   loses.

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