The Joint List party responded to reports about Shin Bet Chief David Zini's request to investigate Arab lawmakers, stating that 'he has gone off the rails – we will not allow the Arab public's decision and voice to be turned into a security threat.' According to the statement, 'The Joint List views this move as part of the incitement and delegitimization campaign led by Likud against the Arab public, its vote and its political representation. Netanyahu is clinging to power and trying to strip legitimacy from the Arab public that voted in large numbers and decided against his government. Zini, who was appointed by Netanyahu, is acting as a political arm in his service.'