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Capitals Uncovered, Ep 31: Is Netanyahu a Softie?

Looking at the extraordinary death toll in Gaza and the devastation—often described as resembling the aftermath of multiple Hiroshima-scale bombs—many people conclude that Benjamin Netanyahu, who ordered these actions, must be a maniac or a psychopath. But what do Israelis themselves think? It’s possible that what seems obvious to outsiders is not how the situation is perceived from within Israel. After all, Israelis are the ones operating inside the political system that will either keep Netanyahu in power or ultimately force him out—short of a foreign coup or some other extraordinary intervention. That’s why we’re very pleased to welcome Ralph Amelan, an insider and journalist who analyzes Israeli politics largely on their own terms. Amelan discusses Israeli politics as if the Gaza and Iran conflicts had not occurred—as if geopolitics played no role—and instead focuses on domestic political dynamics: coalition struggles, internal incentives, and the pressures that shape Netanyahu’s decision to remain in office or step aside. He also makes the provocative claim that, by Israeli standards, Netanyahu is actually a relatively moderate politician and someone who can be reasoned with. Whether one agrees or disagrees, it’s certainly worth hearing this perspective. In situations like these, understanding how people see themselves and their political realities is essential if there is any hope of influencing outcomes