PM Benjamin Netanyahu has an insurance policy - it's called Israel's opposition – opinion

An opinion piece argues that Netanyahu's greatest political asset is the opposition, which has failed to offer a governing philosophy beyond opposing him. The author contends that a successor must preserve Netanyahu's achievements, repair his failures, and possess international fluency. He rejects the two-state solution, citing an INSS survey showing only 25% support, and advocates for a realistic alternative that maintains Israeli security control while allowing Palestinian civil self-government.

In this opinion piece, Adam Scott Bellos argues that Benjamin Netanyahu's greatest political asset is the opposition, which has failed to offer a credible alternative. The author contends that rivals have mistaken public exhaustion with Netanyahu for support for themselves, and their message of 'I am not Netanyahu' is not a governing philosophy. He acknowledges Netanyahu's responsibility for the October 7 failure but insists that his achievements—economic reforms, strategic focus, and the Abraham Accords—must be preserved by any successor. Bellos emphasizes the need for a leader with international fluency and strategic clarity, criticizing those who still advocate for a two-state solution. He cites a June 2026 INSS survey showing only 25% support for two states, and argues that Palestinian statehood is unrealistic and dangerous. Instead, he proposes Palestinian civil self-government without sovereignty, with Israel retaining security control. He concludes that the opposition must offer a governing vision, not just opposition to Netanyahu.