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Lauder Warns Against Netanyahu Reelection, Cites Democratic Decline
Ronald Lauder, president of the World Jewish Congress and former Netanyahu confidant, has publicly criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, warning Israelis against his reelection.
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What happened
- 01Ronald Lauder warned Israelis against reelecting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- 02Lauder described Israel under Netanyahu as a "banana republic" and a "dictator" regime.
- 03He claimed Netanyahu agreed to a Golan Heights withdrawal in secret Syrian peace talks but later abandoned the deal.
- 04Lauder cited alleged requests for expensive gifts from Sara Netanyahu as a factor in their relationship's decline.
- 05He believes Israel is losing support from diaspora Jews and the United States.
- 06Lauder has sold his Israeli properties and has no intention of returning to the country.
Lauder described Israel under Netanyahu as a "banana republic" and a "dictator" regime, also blaming ministers Ben Gvir and Smotrich for damaging the country's image. He revealed past secret negotiations with Syria where Netanyahu allegedly agreed to withdraw from the Golan Heights but later abandoned the deal, which Lauder felt was a betrayal. Lauder also noted a decline in international and diaspora support for Israel.
The Times of Israel publishes in English. The key points are summarized above. Read The Times of Israel’s full report from the link below.
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