Professor Praises Netanyahu's Resilience Amidst Political and War Challenges
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Professor Moshe Cohen Eliya described Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a highly capable politician whose career was severely impacted by the October 7th massacre. Despite this low point, Cohen Eliya believes Netanyahu possesses unique skills to navigate complex domestic and international challenges, including ongoing wars and political pressures. He argued that Netanyahu's strategic patience and resilience make him the most suitable leader to manage current conflicts and future diplomatic efforts, particularly concerning Iran and relations with the United States. The professor contrasted Netanyahu's strong public performance with satirical portrayals, suggesting he has regained significant public confidence.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Professor Moshe Cohen Eliya praised PM Netanyahu's political acumen and resilience amidst war and domestic challenges.
- Cohen Eliya described October 7th as the "most severe low point" in Netanyahu's long political career.
- He believes Netanyahu's strategic patience and ability to maneuver politically are crucial for stability.
- The professor contrasted Netanyahu's strong performance on "HaPatriotim" with satirical portrayals.
- Cohen Eliya asserted Netanyahu is the best leader to end the war with Iran, alongside Donald Trump.
Professor Moshe Cohen Eliya discussed the upcoming elections and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's current political standing, noting that polls suggest he is far from being able to form a government. Prior to October 7th, Cohen Eliya described Netanyahu as a shrewd politician with high intelligence, excellent rhetorical skills, and impressive English proficiency. He was seen as a leading statesman who boosted the Israeli economy and warned of the Iranian threat. However, the professor pointed out that Netanyahu was "security-cautious," fearing political repercussions from entanglements and relying on intelligence that suggested Hamas desired quiet. He also had to navigate domestic and international pressures, including a "rampant juristocracy," hostile media, and unfavorable democratic administrations, while trying to avoid the establishment of a Palestinian state. Cohen Eliya stated that Netanyahu would not have been able to launch a preemptive war of the kind currently underway, given international, public, and media constraints.
The professor characterized October 7th as the "most severe low point" in Netanyahu's long political career, calling the massacre of 1,200 civilians on sovereign Israeli soil a "very serious stain" on his tenure. Despite this, Cohen Eliya shared an anecdote from a friend in the UK on October 7th, who said, "Thank God Bibi is prime minister now," a sentiment the professor echoed, believing Netanyahu was the only one capable of leading the country out of the crisis.
Cohen Eliya further lauded Netanyahu's ability to politically maneuver through intense public opposition, including protests and manipulative use of hostages for political agendas, a US administration seeking an arms embargo, a "rampant" judicial system, and public anger over the conscription law. He also noted Netanyahu's resilience in facing "tailored" court cases during an existential war with Iran, attributing these skills to maintaining governmental stability amidst social unrest. The professor highlighted Netanyahu's strategic patience, his ability to manage seven fronts simultaneously, and his positioning of Israel as a leading regional power and an inspiration to Western nations, who view him as the most important leader of the 21st century.
Contrasting Netanyahu's performance on the show "HaPatriotim" with the satirical show "Eretz Nehederet," Cohen Eliya argued that Netanyahu delivered a "performance of his life," appearing sharp, focused, and confident, effectively erasing the negative portrayal from "Eretz Nehederet." He concluded that Netanyahu, not figures like "slow and unsharp" Eisenkot, "sweaty and hysterical" Bennett, or "fascist" Yair Golan, is the leader best suited to end the war with Iran alongside Donald Trump after the upcoming Israeli and US elections, warning against taking excessive risks with the other candidates in such a critical existential war for future generations.
Mentioned
