Can Netanyahu win again? The secret to his political survival – and why it may finally fail him
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was once dubbed “King Bibi” for his remarkable ability to win elections, starting with his surprise victory in 1996 at age 46. The number of political rivals who have risen…
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Netanyahu's political survival has always relied on outlasting rivals and defying expectations. The Oct. 27 election tests whether that formula still works. If his usual tactics fail, the era of "King Bibi" could end. The stakes are his legacy and the direction of Israeli politics.