Yossi Schwartz ISL (RCIT section in Israel/Occupied Palestine), 22.10.2024
The campaign of assassinations of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders brought back the admiration of most Israelis for Netanyahu. The replenishment of dwindling military supplies and the arrival of the US’s THAAD anti-missile system recently in anticipation of further escalation with Iran helped the reputation of Netanyahu in the eyes of most Israelis.
He has also seen a political revival within Israel. Over the past year, the assumption was that Netanyahu, who built his reputation as the no-nonsense leader who would keep the country safe from Palestinian and Iranian nukes, could not survive the biggest security failure in the country’s history. However, he has not only survived. According to polls, his party is now almost back to pre-October 7 strength.
A Channel 13 survey held since the killing of Sinwar showed Likud reclaiming its position as Israel’s largest party. Netanyahu is benefiting from this, along with the lack of anyone who can pose a real challenge. Benny Gantz, Yair Lapid, and Avigdor Liberman, who criticize Netanyahu from the right, are simply slamming Netanyahu, but it does not work at this time.
A large percentage of the population is still angry with him, angry at the lack of a hostage deal, angry that responsibility for October 7 has not yet been taken, and angry that thousands of citizens still cannot return to their homes. but they are ready to forgive him for his so-called successes in the repression of the Palestinians and the Lebanese.
For Netanyahu regained popularity in many ways the Iranian ayatollahs who failed to intervene in the war of the Zionist state against Hamas and Hezbollah are responsible!
Defend the Palestinians and the Lebanese against the Zionist monster!
For the Arab revolution that will destroy Israel!
For Palestine, red and free from the river to the sea!
For the socialist federation of the Middle East!