Netanyahu keeps putting himself before Israel, proving he is unfit to lead - opinion

Yaakov Katz argues that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is unfit to lead because he prioritizes his political survival over national healing after the October 7 massacre. The piece contrasts a hypothetical scenario of accountability with Netanyahu's actual deflection and fear-mongering, citing the recent election results and his Knesset speech warning against Arab party participation.

In this opinion piece, Yaakov Katz argues that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly demonstrated he is unfit to lead by putting his own political survival ahead of the country's needs. The article contrasts a hypothetical scenario in which Netanyahu took responsibility for the October 7, 2023 massacre with his actual behavior of deflection and fear-mongering. Katz points to the recent election results, where the anti-Netanyahu bloc won 67 seats to the coalition's 53, as a clear message from voters. He criticizes Netanyahu's speech at the Knesset swearing-in ceremony, which warned that a government supported by Arab parties would endanger Israel's existence, accusing him of hypocrisy given his past courting of Ra'am party leader Mansour Abbas. The piece also raises concerns about Netanyahu reportedly pushing for military action against Iran at a time when his political future is uncertain, suggesting the timing is suspicious.