"Netanyahu Resolute on Leadership Amid Declining Support and Gaza Conflict"
Despite suffering a severe blow in public opinion after a devastating Hamas attack and facing criticism for security failures, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains in power, using his wartime leadership to bolster his political standing. Critics accuse him of prioritizing his political and legal interests over the country's well-being during the war, while supporters defend his actions as necessary. Netanyahu's political maneuvers include testing campaign slogans, appeasing coalition partners, and avoiding responsibility for the attack's aftermath. His refusal to discuss his political future amidst the war and the delay in post-war planning decisions have drawn both domestic and international frustration.