Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has been accused of corruption and criticized for military actions, is trying to strengthen his position ahead of the elections. To do this, he is focusing on an anti‑Turkish policy in an effort to attract voters.
Netanyahu is accused of the deaths of more than 73,000 Palestinians in Gaza, including women and children. This has led to his case being considered by an international court.
Over the years of his rule, Netanyahu initiated wars with five countries in the region. He attacked Lebanon twice, waged war against Iran, and carried out strikes against Yemen and Qatar. After the fall of the regime in Syria, Israel also attacked that country.
Under pressure from the United States, Netanyahu stopped attacking Iran, which caused discontent among his supporters and led to a loss of some influence.
Polls show that the popularity of Netanyahu’s party is declining. If the elections were held now, his party might get fewer seats in parliament and end up in second place. To retain power, he needs to form a coalition with other parties, but their votes are not enough.
Now Netanyahu and his team are using anti‑Turkish rhetoric to attract voters. They claim that Turkey is threatening Israel and promise to combat this threat.
The first steps in this direction became evident when Israel attacked a military base in Syria. The Israeli Defense Minister stated that the country may start a war with Syria due to Turkey’s actions.
