The war in the Middle East is a huge political book for the Israeli prime minister in an election year – but it may come at a great cost.
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Israelis’ and Jewish people’s long-held feeling of persecution, dating back to biblical times, contributes to most Israelis’ desire to continue the war in Gaza.
The destructive force that Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu has unleashed in Gaza is rooted in a century-old ideology that says overwhelming power is how Israel should deal with Palestinians.
The Likud leader looks set to return as Israeli prime minister after a period of political instability in the country – and five elections in less than four years.
Benjamin Netanyahu wasn’t ousted just for typical political reasons, such as other politicians’ ambitions or grievances. He was thrown out because he was seen as a threat to democracy.
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Director of Security Studies and Professor of Criminology and Justice Studies, UMass Lowell
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Affiliate Researcher, The Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation, Monash University
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Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation Professor of Israel Studies, University of California, Los Angeles
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Rhoda and Richard Goldman Chair in Jewish Studies, San Francisco State University
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Lecturer, Department of Government and International Relations, University of Sydney