Like Trump, Netanyahu Finds the Limits to Fear-Mongering
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's ability to wield power through fear-mongering is dwindling, mirroring a similar trend observed in former US President Trump's diminished influence. This shift comes as Netanyahu faces opposition from within Israel and changing dynamics in the US, particularly after the recent midterm elections.
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- ✓ Netanyahu's rivals say US midterm results show Israel 'cannot afford' to have the prime minister remain in office.
- ✓ Netanyahu learned political bullying from Trump, and they are now both discovering its limits.
- ✓ Israelis don't know how to interpret the U.S. midterm results, with politicians they regarded as anti-Israel and antisemitic winning a majority of Jewish votes.
What changed
Netanyahu's loss of majority in the October 28 national election marks a significant blow to his influence and ability to govern effectively.
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Netanyahu's Influence Wanes as Fear-Mongering Tactics Lose Grip
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's ability to wield power through fear-mongering is dwindling, mirroring a similar trend observed in former US President Trump's diminished influence. This shift comes as Netanyahu faces opposition from within Israel and changing dynamics in the US, particularly after the recent midterm elections.
Why it matters
The Israeli political landscape is experiencing a significant shift as Netanyahu's tactics of intimidation and fear-mongering, often targeting Palestinian citizens and Arab voters, are losing their effectiveness. This change is partly attributed to the recent US midterm elections, which saw a surge in support for Democrats who are increasingly skeptical of Netanyahu's policies. As a result, Netanyahu's grip on power is tenuous at best.
What is confirmed
- Netanyahu's rivals say US midterm results show Israel 'cannot afford' to have the prime minister remain in office.
- Netanyahu learned political bullying from Trump, and they are now both discovering its limits.
- Israelis don't know how to interpret the U.S. midterm results, with politicians they regarded as anti-Israel and antisemitic winning a majority of Jewish votes.
Still unconfirmed
- Netanyahu's fall won't solve Israel's dilemma, and Eisenkot's rise won't solve it either.
What to watch next
- The outcome of Netanyahu's efforts to regain power and influence
- The impact of changing US policies on Israel under the Biden administration
- The response of Palestinian citizens of Israel to the recent election results
confidence 75%Sources used for this update (18)
- www.nytimes.com — The New York Times - Breaking News, US News, World News and Videos
- www.iranintl.com — صفحه اصلی | Iran International
- www.aljazeera.com — Israel’s opposition slams ‘toxic Netanyahu’ after Democrats ...
- The New York Times — Like Trump, Netanyahu Finds the Limits to Fear-Mongering
- Middle East Monitor — Netanyahu’s fall won’t solve Israel’s dilemma, and Eisenkot’s rise won’t solve it either
- Cleveland Jewish News — Netanyahu realist about Israel’s foes, not fear-monger
- +972 Magazine — To oust Netanyahu, Israel’s opposition needs to learn this lesson from him
- Le Monde.fr — 'Netanyahu's opposition has too often chosen to be as uncompromising as he is toward Palestinians'
- The Times of Israel — Week after election, Western Galilee voters agree on one thing: Lack of consensus
- The Hill — Netanyahu’s reign may not be over, but it should be
- Yahoo News Canada — Vivian Bercovici: Why Netanyahu could be about to lose power, but get it right back
- Daily Sun — Netanyahu’s Fall Would Not Solve Israel’s Dilemma, and Eisenkot’s Rise Would Not Solve It Either
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