Israel's opposition slams Netanyahu after U.S. midterms

Israel's opposition leaders attacked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the U.S. midterm elections weakened Donald Trump, viewing the result as a blow to Netanyahu's standing and Israel's status. Israeli media reported concerns about a more hostile U.S. Congress, with opposition figures Yair Lapid and Yair Golan warning that Netanyahu's leadership could endanger national security and strain relations with Washington. The criticism came as President Isaac Herzog began post-election consultations. The political tensions center on Arab voting, which Netanyahu claims was influenced by external interference, while election officials deny fraud allegations. Israel's Shin Bet chief requested interrogations of four Arab politicians over suspected Palestinian Authority funding, and media raised fears of potential unrest similar to the U.S. Capitol attack.