Leading this country entails not only responsibility for security but also for hope, memory, and the ancient tension between faith and impatience. Israeli society doesn’t just react politically—it reacts biblically. Jubilation and grumbling are often only days apart. Israel’s leader doesn’t just stand at the helm of a state; they stand at the focal point of a millennia-old narrative where victories alone are insufficient, and failure quickly becomes an indictment. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is experiencing this moment: recently celebrated for his boldness against Iran, he is now besieged by criticism, protests, and growing impatience. What we are witnessing is more than a political shift in sentiment—it is the resurgence of an ancient national drama.
The targeted Israeli strikes against Iran’s leadership sent a clear message: Israel is strong, resolute, and unwilling to be threatened by the mullah regime. It was a rare moment of national unity, almost like a victory cry after prolonged uncertainty. But just weeks later, the mood has flipped. Negotiations with Hamas are stalled, the...
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Exactly. Who envies the position Netanyahu is thrust into on a daily basis? Let God be true and man a liar! “For the wisdom of man is foolishness to God!”