Israel-Hamas war live updates: Biden says Netanyahu 'hurting Israel more than helping Israel'
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US Intelligence: Netanyahu's Coalition 'May Be in Jeopardy'
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The Spin
Right narrative
The aftermath of Oct. 7 has presented quite a challenge to the US and Israel, but the rhetoric being deployed against Netanyahu is unreasonable. The left should not be blaming Netanyahu for Oct. 7 more than Hamas. Criticism of Netanyahu from Biden and other leftists isn't productive and veers toward rewarding Hamas for starting this war.
Left narrative
There's no way for Israel to regain the moral high ground as long as Netanyahu is in power. Whether his right-wing coalition collapses, the Knesset enacts a vote of "constructive no confidence," the opposition withdraws from the unity government, or demonstrators put the heat on him, Netanyahu can't be allowed to keep Israel on its current path. With Netanyahu's popularity at an all-time low, now might be the time to move on from him.
Pro-Palestine narrative
Regardless of what administration has run Israel, Palestinians have faced decades of cruel military occupation and collective punishment. So instead of Biden and the mainstream media claiming things will improve if Netanyahu leaves, the focus should be on changing Israel's longtime goal of destroying Palestine and displacing its people.