Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked the "leftists deep state" in Israel in a post on the official Prime Minister of Israel X account on Wednesday.
"In America and in Israel, when a strong right wing leader wins an election, the leftist Deep State weaponized the justice system to thwart the peoples will. They won't win in either place!" Netanyahu posted.
"We stand strong together," his post concluded.
Shortly after, he deleted the post.
He then reposted it on his personal account.
In America and in Israel, when a strong right wing leader wins an election, the leftist Deep State weaponizes the justice system to thwart the people's will. They won't win in either place! We stand strong together.
— Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) March 19, 2025
Elon Musk responded to his post with a "100" emoji, showing support for Netanyahu's statements.
"An important message to the Deep State in Israel," Yair Netanyahu added, "You are on the radar of the United States of America."
Afterwards, the Office of the President of Israel posted, "Israel’s strong and independent judicial system is an asset to our democracy, and the President of Israel is very proud of it."
Israel’s strong and independent judicial system is an asset to our democracy, and the President of Israel is very proud of it.
— Office of the President of Israel (@IsraelPresident) March 19, 2025
In America and in Israel, when a strong right wing leader wins an election, the leftist Deep State weaponizes the justice system to thwart the people's will. They won't win in either place! We stand strong together.
— Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) March 19, 2025
The Yesh Atid party responded, saying, "Netanyahu has completely lost it. He’s off the rails.The Prime Minister of Israel is spreading dangerous conspiracies, undermining the rule of law, and tarnishing Israel’s reputation. He is in panic – knowing that his inner circle is immersed in foreign interests and that the truth will be revealed."
"This is not leadership; this is dangerous and embarrassing panic," the post concluded.
'What is the Deep State?'
Shortly after, Netanyahu posted a video on his personal Instagram titled "What is the deep state?" with Sia's song "Unstoppable" playing in the background.
"They want me and my government to be like a plant; we won't let them," he said.
He explained that the Deep State doesn't care who was elected, as they believe they should control the government.
"They always lean left," he added.
The post may have come as a result of the arrest of two suspects in the affair known as Qatargate, which was announced shortly earlier.
Qatargate is a scandal in which some of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's aides were reportedly paid by Qatar while managing hostage negotiations.