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MembersThe real danger for Netanyahu lies within – not in Gaza or Tehran

Analysis from the Arab world: The greatest threats to Israel’s prime minister are domestic in nature.

A rally against the war in Gaza, against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government in Rabin Square in Tel Aviv on May 22, 2025. Photo: Tomer Neuberg/Flash90
A rally against the war in Gaza, against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government in Rabin Square in Tel Aviv on May 22, 2025. Photo: Tomer Neuberg/Flash90

In the Arab world, a growing conviction is taking hold: The greatest threat to Benjamin Netanyahu comes not from Hamas, Iran, or Hezbollah, but from within Israel itself. It is judicial reforms, corruption trials, and deep societal divisions that are putting his political future on shaky ground. It is always fascinating and insightful to see how our adversaries perceive, interpret, and analyze our politics and character as a nation. They are not always right, but understanding their perspective on us is crucial – it explains their policies toward Israel. Even in the Bible, God speaks not only through Israel’s prophets but sometimes through enemies, foreigners, and pagans – through Balaam, Nebuchadnezzar, or even the people of Nineveh. They hold a mirror to Israel, reflecting both its divine calling and its weaknesses.

Saudi columnist Amal Abdulaziz al-Hazzani articulates this clearly in an article for Asharq Al-Awsat: “It is not war that will topple Netanyahu. Leaders can win battles and still fail at the ballot box.” Al-Hazzani argues that even military successes against Iran’s nuclear program or Hamas cannot mask the...

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One response to “The real danger for Netanyahu lies within – not in Gaza or Tehran”

  1. Franciscus says:

    As the only democracy in the area, Israel seems to have become a good reason for the Arabs to avoid democracy !

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