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Netanyahu’s political touch eludes him as Israel spirals into chaos

Netanyahu’s political touch eludes him as Israel spirals into chaos

How did a strategist known for risk avoidance and careful planning allow his triumphant restoration to power to be engulfed in chaos?

Steve Hendrix

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Few figures have stood astride the Israeli public arena like Benjamin Netanyahu, the longest-serving prime minister in the country’s history.

Over a record six terms, the leader known as “Bibi” has honed an image that is more puppet-master than politician, so often has he eluded scandal, bounced back from defeat and outwitted opponents (and more than a few allies).

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