https://edition.cnn.com/2020/09/23/middleeast/israel-netanyahu-world-stage-at-home-intl/index.html
At home it's a different story, however.
The second wave of coronavirus infections in Israel long ago eclipsed
the first, forcing the country into a second general lockdown that has
shuttered schools, restaurants, entertainment venues and more. And while
the coronavirus may be the most pressing challenge facing Netanyahu
right now, it's far from the only one. The 70-year-old leader is being
attacked from both left and the right, not only for his handling of the
public health crisis, but also for mismanagement of the economy, his
response to his criminal trials, and more.
Netanyahu's strength as Israel's best foreign minister ever is what's at work here. He's always been a lousy domestic leader - other than removing the socialist shackles from the economy, he's done little as PM to improve live. The capitalist surge of capital from foreign investment has done that. And that's because, as foreign minister, he understood the need for this. But now it's a purely domestic issue and he's flailing.
ReplyDeleteThe left believe in miracles - they think a PM can eradicate the virus by choice.
ReplyDeleteThe chareidim also believe in miracles, that they can daven the virus away.