Facing Tough Polls, Israel's Longest-Serving Leader Benjamin Netanyahu Fights to Retain Power

Benjamin Netanyahu, holding the title of Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, is setting his sights on securing another term as voters prepare to elect a new parliament, known as the Knesset, next month.

Over the past three years, a significant portion of his time has been dedicated to conflicts against Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Iran. His stated objective has been to neutralize what he describes as the existential threat posed by Israel’s enemies.

As of October 27, his political leadership faces a critical evaluation, with recent opinion polls indicating that the opposition currently holds the advantage. This development raises questions about whether Benjamin Netanyahu maintains a viable path to remaining in power.

The discussion features presenter Cyril Vanier alongside guests Mitchell Barak, founder of KEEVOON Research, Strategy & Communications; Ori Goldberg, a political commentator specializing in Israel; and Efraim Inbar, founder and senior researcher at The Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security.