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The Sunday Times: In Israel, a wave of public criticism of the country’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has risen in the wake of a catastrophic terrorist attack. The way the government has handled the crisis has sparked growing skepticism about its ability to keep the country safe. Netanyahu’s delayed public appearance and his apparent detachment from the tragedy have added to the discontent.
Critics accuse him of losing focus on national security issues, prioritizing his political survival and the interests of his far-right and ultra-Orthodox coalition partners. The political instability was visible even before the attack, with Netanyahu’s controversial attempts to overhaul the Supreme Court, which sparked widespread protests. Now his reputation as “Mr. Security” is being questioned as the terrorist attack has exposed weaknesses in the country’s intelligence and armed services. A temporary emergency coalition was formed that included Benny Gantz, former chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). However, members of the opposition refused to join it, calling the government’s blunders inexcusable. Members of the military and Israeli society are demanding accountability for the tragedy, with many directly pointing to Netanyahu as the man responsible for Israel’s security lapses.
In general, there is a growing view in Israel’s political establishment that Netanyahu will likely have to resign because of this catastrophic national security failure, although he himself does not seem to think so.
The entire article can be read at the link https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/hamas-took-our-children-why-netanyahu-is-losing-the-war-at-home-k3lrv3tb8
