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On the politics of victory and defeat: how Gaza dethroned the ‘king of Israel’
In his long reign, Benjamin Netanyahu dragged politics to the right – now his nationalist tough-man image has been broken not by political rivals, but by the unprecedented unity of the Palestinian resistance, writes RAMZY BAROUD
Benjamin Netanyahu

WITH a total of 15 years in office, Benjamin Netanyahu surpassed the 12-year leadership of Israel’s founding father, David Ben Gurion.

How did Netanyahu manage to become Israel’s longest-serving prime minister?

The answer to this question will become particularly critical for future Israeli leaders who hope to emulate Netanyahu’s legacy, now that his historic leadership is likely to end.

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