ALBAWABA - An Israeli author has provided a critical evaluation of the nation's course under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, contending that the state's cohesiveness and structure have been significantly impacted by present policies.
Carolina Landsmann said in Haaretz that Netanyahu's leadership has become so entwined with state institutions that it is difficult to distinguish between political leadership and the state itself. According to her, this dynamic has changed Israel's public life and governance.
The columnist claims that there has been a great deal of internal stress during Netanyahu's term, including societal splits, institutional pressure, and difficulties with the security and legal systems. These changes, according to her, are a part of a larger trend that has made the state's internal structure weaker.
Landsmann also voiced doubts about attempts by judicial and political leaders, such as President Isaac Herzog, to control the crisis via delay or compromise, arguing that these strategies fall short in addressing more fundamental structural problems.
She linked Israel's present political trajectory to increased foreign criticism of the government and escalating tensions with international players.
The columnist went on to slam opposition parties, claiming that even while they disagree with Netanyahu's leadership, their ongoing involvement with state institutions—through taxation, military service, and foreign advocacy—ultimately strengthens the current system.
According to her interpretation, the discussion goes beyond political leadership to include more general issues regarding the state's and its institutions' destiny. As Israel navigates a period of increased internal and external pressure, she suggested that current developments could have long-term ramifications, even beyond Netanyahu's tenure.
