Iran war Netanyahu’s ‘defense shield’? Understand how this war is a ‘masterstroke’ of Israeli PM’s difficulties.

Netanyahu Political Crisis Iran War: The growing tension between Israel and Iran is not only serious for the security of the region but it is also proving to be decisive for the personal and political future of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Experts believe that this war has given Netanyahu a way out of the crises he was struggling with for the last several years.

America’s involvement in the war

Netanyahu has long described Iran as an existential threat to Israel and has repeatedly warned against it in international forums. One of his major victories has been that he succeeded in getting the US to openly engage in military attacks against Iran, which many previous Israeli governments had not been able to do.

Relief from corruption cases

Netanyahu has been facing three serious corruption charges since 2019 and has been accused of using the war to avoid his legal proceedings. He recently reiterated his appeal to President Herzog to pardon himself so that he could concentrate solely on the war rather than the trials.

Attempt to control the judiciary

Experts believe that under the cover of war, Netanyahu and his right-wing allies have again begun pushing controversial laws that curtail the powers of the judiciary. Furthermore, the opposition alleges that the government is using the war as a ‘cover’ Trying to limit the powers of the Attorney General and increase control over the media.

Diverting international attention from the Palestinian issue

The major conflict with Iran has diverted the world’s attention from the humanitarian situation in Gaza and increasing Israeli violence in the West Bank. According to the report, since the attacks on Iran began, there has been an increase in the killings of Palestinians by Israeli soldiers in the West Bank, but now international pressure on Israel has reduced significantly.

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Fear of electoral defeat and increasing popularity

Before the war, Benjamin Netanyahu’s popularity had fallen significantly and the risk of him losing the election had increased. However, in a recent survey since the start of the war, public confidence in his leadership abilities has increased from 60% to 62%, raising hopes of him regaining power by holding early elections.