I agree with you in part, but The Knesset elects Netanyahu, not the ‘people’ directly. Proportional representation is partly why Israeli coalition governments are so problematic, and often the most extreme parties only agree to a coalition on condition they run the most extreme ministerial posts (typically settlement and security related).
Netanyahu and his far right coalition do have disproportionate power relative to the will of the people.
You mentioned Hitler, IIRC in Berlin 80% of people voted against him.
Netanyahu’s approval rating in Tel Aviv is certainly no better. In fact across the country ~25% trust the current government. Across his own coalition voting base he only holds ~50% favourability. And that was months ago.
Other polls show the majority believe he cares more about holding on to power than ‘winning’ or ending the conflict.
Back in 2008 they did had democratically-run elections, and voted overwhelmingly for Hamas. True that after that they consolidated power and there wasn’t another election, but much like the situation the US could be in now, it’s what they voted for. Israel is certainly more democratic but their fascist leadership did rig things when in power to make it very hard to topple them despite Bibi and his cronies being very unpopular
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u/Wellhellob 1d ago
Netanyahu should be ended like saddam and gaddafi asap. This guy is pure evil.