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[Bloomberg](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-01-10/israel-hamas-war-helps-netanyahu-stay-in-power)

> **Benjamin Netanyahu has long been known as the magician of Israeli politics.**
> 
> The nation’s longest-serving prime minister may have faced daily rallies against his plan to weaken the judiciary, **presided over the most right-wing and religious government in Israel’s history and been on trial for bribery and fraud.**

> But Israel seemed secure, and **Netanyahu appeared close to winning a huge diplomatic prize: a deal that would offer US security guarantees to Saudi Arabia in exchange for its open embrace of Israel.**

**That deal looks to be dead in the water at this time.**

> I**sraeli protesters demand the government obtain the release of the remaining hostages held by Hamas**, which is designated a terrorist group by the US and the European Union.
> 
> **Netanyahu’s approval rating has collapsed, and polls show his coalition wouldn’t win a parliamentary majority in a new election. In short, many believe his time as leader is up**.
> 
> **And yet, the old magician may retain a trump card: the war.** As long as it continues, Israel is unlikely to be able to hold a vote that would almost certainly see Netanyahu forced from office.
> 
> **However much Hamas has damaged Netanyahu’s legacy, it may also be helping him hang on to power.**

> [Attacking Gaza Takes Toll on Israeli Economy](https://pennyforyourthoughts2.ca/2023/11/15/attacking-gaza-takes-toll-on-israeli-economy/)



**Since Israel chose to engage in this war for reasons other than rescuing hostages**…….