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Netanyahu weighs West Bank operation ahead of elections: ‘Politically, it will not help anybody’

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Briefings

A 2026 analysis by Yedioth Ahronoth Senior Journalist Ben-Dror Yemini asserts that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces severe political challenges ahead of an upcoming election. The article argues that continued military escalation in the West Bank will not improve his standing, as the recent violence since October 7, 2023, has already made him unpopular among the public.

Key points

• Benjamin Netanyahu is described as 'not popular anymore' following the Hamas-led attacks on October 7, 2023.
• Yemini concludes that military escalation will not help Netanyahu politically despite the ongoing conflict.

Context

The analysis comes from Yedioth Ahronoth, a major Israeli media outlet, focusing on the intersection of national security and electoral legitimacy in the occupied West Bank.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single article from October 2026. It does not provide data on polling numbers, specific casualty counts, or the full scope of the violence since October 7, 2023.

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