Muhannad Mustafa: Despite the success of the Arab voice in preventing him from forming a government, it is still too early to eulogize Netanyahu

Researcher Dr. Muhannad Mustafa believes that Benjamin Netanyahu has succeeded in establishing political and popular hegemony based on incitement against Palestinians, but he faces a dilemma in forming a government due to the votes of Arab voters. He points out that the decline of the individual leader's role has not prevented his continued influence, and that Netanyahu represents a unique case in the Israeli political experience.

Researcher Dr. Muhannad Mustafa believes that Benjamin Netanyahu has succeeded in establishing political and popular hegemony based on incitement against Palestinians and delegitimizing their political representation, but he faces a dilemma in forming a government due to the votes of Arab voters. Mustafa, in an interview with Arab 48, points out that the decline of the individual leader's role in democratic systems has not prevented the continued influence of the individual, as prime minister, on state policies, directions, and discourse. He adds that the role of the individual may surpass that of the institution in some cases, through the ability to create influence and consolidate personal hegemony over state institutions, exploiting the powers provided by his position. This applies to a large extent to Netanyahu, who represents a unique case in the Israeli political experience, as none of its leaders, since the establishment of Israel in 1948 until today, have been able to remain in power for as long as he has. This statement is confirmed in light of the surprise brought by the results of the recent Israeli elections, which shattered poll expectations.