The Myth That Removing Netanyahu Will Solve Middle East Conflicts
This analytical article argues that the widespread belief in Washington and Tel Aviv that Benjamin Netanyahu’s departure will unlock regional peace is a comforting but false myth. Despite polling showing his coalition losing majority support and opposition figures like Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid merging forces, the author contends that Israeli public opinion has structurally shifted rightward following the October 7, 2023 attacks. The trauma reinforced the view that compromise was a mistake, meaning any post-Netanyahu leadership will likely maintain hardline policies. Furthermore, the Palestinian side lacks unified leadership, with Mahmoud Abbas weakened and Hamas retaining support. Regionally, Saudi Arabia insists on Palestinian statehood for normalization, a condition the current Israeli political system cannot meet. Meanwhile, Iran remains radicalized and hostile regardless of Israel’s prime minister. The piece concludes that treating Netanyahu as the sole obstacle mistakes a symptom for the cause, ignoring deeper ideological, structural, and geopolitical realities that predate his tenure and will persist after his exit.
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