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2026-10-18 Israel-Palestine-Jordan

Israel’s election puzzle: Why are so many voters still backing Netanyahu?

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Posted by trailing wife 2026-10-18 2026-10-18 03:00|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [140 views ] Top

1 Because he's the best PM we ever had?

Posted by Grom the Reflective 2026-10-18 03:28|| 2026-10-18 03:28|| Front Page Top

2 p.s. If nothing else, the fact that Muslims/Globalists are so eager "for a change" tells me all I need to know.

Posted by Grom the Reflective 2026-10-18 03:45|| 2026-10-18 03:45|| Front Page Top

3 pp.s. And their Jewish Tabaquis.

Posted by Grom the Reflective 2026-10-18 03:50|| 2026-10-18 03:50|| Front Page Top

4 A Philly boy done good!

Posted by DooDahMan 2026-10-18 04:21|| 2026-10-18 04:21|| Front Page Top

5 Mabe because he is doing what needed to be done decades ago...

Posted by 49 Pan 2026-10-18 12:14|| 2026-10-18 12:14|| Front Page Top

6 Because those voters actually have functioning brains?

Posted by Seeking Cure For Ignorance 2026-10-18 15:48|| 2026-10-18 15:48|| Front Page Top

7 Cause, It ain't over yet.

Posted by ed in texas 2026-10-18 16:10|| 2026-10-18 16:10|| Front Page Top

8 Netanyahu unveils new security doctrine: From defense to offense
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outlines ten principles for Israel's security, emphasizing preemptive strikes, military independence, defeating enemies, and strengthening the nation's Jewish identity.

Posted by Grom the Reflective 2026-10-18 17:50|| 2026-10-18 17:50|| Front Page Top

9 Netanyahu has been PM for more than 25% of modern Israel's existence.

On the Haredi draft issue, Netanyahu has a

"Haredim must serve but we won't prosecute draft evaders' policy.

which seems annoyingly evasive until you realize almost all elected officials say stuff like that

Posted by Lord Garth 2026-10-18 20:23|| 2026-10-18 20:23|| Front Page Top

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