Netanyahu is facing electoral catastrophe — and could place Israel in existential peril
For much of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s current term, Israelis have been told that they are on the verge of a historic military triumph. Netanyahu has been promising “total victory” since early 2024. Yet the…
Assessment
The widening gap between Netanyahu's promised victory and the prolonged war's grim reality is eroding public trust. An electoral rout could destabilize Israeli leadership during a volatile period. Watch for signs of political pressure forcing either a change in war strategy or an early election.