Netanyahu on Trial: The Only Thing He Can't Fabricate Is His Defense
Al Jazeera reports Benjamin Netanyahu is testifying in his ongoing corruption trial while protests erupt outside. This headline carefully omits the political conveniently—or perhaps strategically—prolonged conflict has strengthened Netanyahu’s grip over the years. His legal troubles repeatedly dissipate when 'national security crises' rally the public around him. One might recall Netanyahu's
similar political Houdini acts during prior indictments in 2019 and 2020, each followed by renewed calls for unity in the face of external threats. Critics (and the historical record) argue that Netanyahu has a documented history of leveraging security concerns to consolidate power and deflect from domestic issues, including his own alleged corruption. The timing of heightened tensions often
coincides with his political vulnerabilities, a pattern conveniently overlooked by many news outlets busy covering the courtroom drama as if it exists in a vacuum. The question isn't just about his guilt, but about the systemic manipulations that keep figures like him in power, despite public and legal challenges.