Israeli PM Netanyahu Expected to Retire from Politics by 2029, Analyst Claims
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Political commentator Amit Segal believes Prime Minister Netanyahu plans to retire from politics around 2028 or 2029, citing sources who heard this directly from the Prime Minister. Segal noted Netanyahu's age and the anticipated tougher stance of the next US president as factors. He also suggested upcoming Israeli presidential elections could offer Netanyahu an exit, though past statements show reluctance if legal issues are involved.
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- Commentator Amit Segal predicts PM Netanyahu will retire from politics around 2028 or 2029.
- Segal cited sources who claim Netanyahu expressed his intention to step down directly.
- The commentator linked Netanyahu's potential retirement to his age and the next US president.
- Upcoming Israeli presidential elections might offer Netanyahu a political exit, Segal suggested.
- Netanyahu reportedly rejected a similar exit proposal in 2021, preferring the 'original' if facing prison.
Political commentator Amit Segal suggested that Prime Minister Netanyahu intends to conclude his current term and retire from politics around 2028 or 2029. Segal, writing in his weekly column for "Hayom," noted that Netanyahu, who recently turned 77, is not getting any younger and that the next US president will likely be a tougher figure than the current one.
Segal cited sources who claim to have heard directly from Netanyahu that he plans to step down after the term of the 47th US President concludes. This timeframe aligns with the end of Donald Trump's presidency, though Segal cautioned that Netanyahu's past statements indicate he might not be interested in such a transition if it involves legal proceedings.
Segal also speculated that upcoming Israeli presidential elections in about 18 months could present a perfect opportunity for Netanyahu to exit politics. This hypothetical scenario could involve resolving Middle East issues, taking on a seven-year state role, and concluding his ongoing legal cases. However, Segal recalled Netanyahu's firm rejection of a similar proposal in 2021, where he reportedly stated, "If it's prison, I prefer the original."
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