Israeli PM must appease his coalition to avoid fresh elections, as well as reckoning with unpredictable TrumpMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe nature of Israel’s febrile coalition politics has long favoured theatrics. The standing and psychology of its prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, adds a further element of panic and cynical calculation.All those characteristics were in evidence as Israel and Hamas edged towards a ceasefire deal, particularly in Netanyahu’s struggle to triangulate his portrayal of an agreement that has the potential to damage him politically. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jan/16/netanyahu-theatrics-loyalties-pressure-ceasefire-deal
Author : Peter Beaumont
Publish date : 2025-01-16 15:03:00
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Netanyahu’s theatrics as loyalties clash pile pressure on fragile ceasefire deal
