Benyamin Netanyahou
Benjamin Netanyahu is the Prime Minister of Israel and leader of the Likud party, serving as head of government longer than anyone in Israeli history.
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Sep 26, 2026
Far Left
The Israeli Prime Minister addressed the UN General Assembly on Friday despite an ICC arrest warrant, facing protests including the arrest of Susan Sarandon.
LFI considers Netanyahou a war criminal and demands France and the EU stop arming Israel, end complicity in the genocide, and uphold international law.
Sep 11, 2026
Far Left
Haaretz revelations and a new book claim he ignored warnings of the October 7 attacks, sparking a seismic political storm in Israel weeks before elections.
LFI uses these disclosures to argue Netanyahou's long-standing impunity before Gaza. The revelations confirm for the left that the far right protects genocidal politics wherever it holds power.
Aug 18, 2026
Far Left
Israeli prime minister rejected the US-brokered plan after Kushner met Hamas in Cairo.
LFI denounces his continued bombing of Palestinians and criticizes Western powers for imposing no sanctions.
Aug 10, 2026
Lean Right
Netanyahu explicitly rejects the Trump-sponsored 15-point Gaza peace plan for the first time.
LR values Israel's security, but this open disagreement with Washington strains the Western alliance and raises the risk of a chaotic Gaza settlement.
Aug 6, 2026
Far Left
Netanyahu says Israel did not accept Trump's Gaza plan, keeping his far-right allies on side before legislative elections.
For LFI, this confirms Israel continues its genocide and rejects any proposal that could enshrine Palestinian rights.
Aug 5, 2026
Far Left
Netanyahu says Israel has not accepted Trump's Gaza plan, despite guarantees on Hamas disarmament, to keep his far-right coalition allies.
For LFI, the rejection exposes continued Israeli expansionism and confirms that Washington's pressure campaign is a sham while genocide continues.
Jul 13, 2026
Lean Right
Israeli elections set for October 27 are widely seen as a referendum on his leadership amid a new escalation with Iran and US strikes.
LR generally views Netanyahou as a strong ally in a volatile region, but his political survival remains uncertain, complicating Israel's strategic posture.
Jun 19, 2026
Lean Right
He ordered strikes on Lebanon that killed 18 people, defying the US-Iran accord and risking friction with the White House.
LR support Israel's right to self-defense but worry that Netanyahou's unilateral action could destabilise the region and isolate Washington's diplomatic gains.