In Israel, Netanyahu’s ultimate legacy is the opposition he has forged
Summary
Benjamin Netanyahu spoke at the UN General Assembly in September while facing war crimes charges by the International Criminal Court. He is Israel’s longest-serving prime minister and is seeking re-election amid deep national divisions and criticism of his right-wing policies and approach to the Israel-Palestine conflict.Key Facts
- Netanyahu’s UN speech in September caused many delegates to walk out in protest.
- He is facing charges of war crimes related to Gaza from the International Criminal Court.
- Israel’s election on October 27 will decide whether Netanyahu continues as prime minister.
- Netanyahu has served multiple terms as Israel’s prime minister, including a record 12-year stretch from 2009 to 2021.
- His leadership has shifted Israel further right politically and moved away from pursuing a two-state solution with the Palestinians.
- The 2018 Nation-State Law passed under his government declared Israel as the nation-state of the Jewish people and downgraded Arabic’s official status.
- His supporters see him as a strong leader who represents modern Israel, while opponents blame him for political division and security failures, including the Hamas attack in 2023.
- Netanyahu’s background includes diplomatic roles and a family history connected to Israeli military and political struggles.
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