Netanyahu's 'Deal' Still Can't Ransom His Own Job
The supposed 'deal' that leaves a father furious isn't an anomaly; it's a predictable outcome of Netanyahu's long-standing strategy. For decades, his political survival has depended on projecting an image of strength while overseeing policies that guarantee ongoing conflict. Think back to the Oslo Accords (1993), which he staunchly opposed, then later undermined. Or his repeated, bellicose
rhetoric promising 'total victory' that consistently fails to materialize, leaving families—both Israeli and Palestinian—in perpetual agony. While Newsweek notes the father's anger, it conveniently skips the historical context of how Netanyahu's government has repeatedly prioritized expansionist policies and political maneuvering over genuine, long-term security or peace, ensuring an endless
supply of hostages and victims. One might wonder if the 'deal' itself is less about the hostages and more about relieving pressure on a government reeling from widespread domestic protests against judicial overhauls and incompetence exposed on October 7th. How many times must the international community, or indeed, the Israeli public, fall for the 'strongman' who continuously fails to deliver
anything but escalating violence and political entrenchment for himself? The fury of a hostage's father is not an outlier; it's the natural consequence of a leader who views every crisis as an opportunity to tighten his grip on power.