Signs of fraying loyalty emerge in Netanyahu stronghold before Israeli election
Summary
Kiryat Shmona in northern Israel has been a strong supporter of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Likud party. However, after years of conflict with Hezbollah, including rocket attacks and evacuations, some residents are beginning to question Netanyahu’s leadership ahead of the upcoming Israeli election.Key Facts
- Kiryat Shmona is a northern Israeli city that has supported Netanyahu’s Likud party for many years.
- The city was evacuated three years ago due to attacks from the Hezbollah group in Lebanon.
- Netanyahu led multiple military actions in Lebanon since 2023 aiming to stop Hezbollah attacks.
- Over 4,000 people in Lebanon have died during these conflicts, and many towns were damaged or destroyed.
- Although the fighting calmed, Hezbollah remains active and attacks continued in early 2024.
- About half of Kiryat Shmona’s population has returned after evacuation, but many shops and streets still feel empty.
- Some residents feel Netanyahu has not kept his promises to protect the north from Hezbollah.
- Support for Netanyahu in Kiryat Shmona might weaken, which could affect the closely contested Israeli election.
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