War-Weary Northern Israelis Rethink Loyalty to Netanyahu Before Election

War-weary northern Israelis rethink loyalty to Netanyahu before election

"Many I know were right-wing and were Bibi supporters, and today they're not," said plant nursery owner Sigal Malachi, using a nickname for Israel's longest-serving premier. In traditional strongholds of Netanyahu support, many told AFP they could no longer back his right-wing government in the October 27 vote, accusing it of failing to secure a lasting quiet with the militants. Hezbollah, an Iran-backed Lebanese militant group, began firing int…

War-weary Israelis rethink loyalty to Netanyahu before election

Residents in northern Israel are reassessing their political support for Prime Minister Netanyahu as elections approach. Many former supporters express dissatisfaction with the government's handling of recent conflicts. Displaced individuals and business owners cite ongoing trauma and economic struggles following years of warfare. While some still support tough measures against threats, others demand significant change in leadership. The forthco…