1/11
Israel has a lot of problems right now, but it may be in the process of doing something from which America can learn. Israel has something that Americans will find very familiar. #velshi
2/11
A bombastic, divisive leader surrounded by scandal and facing multiple personal legal problems, while battling with the press and squawking about “fake news” and who is desperately trying to hold onto power because that may be his best legal option now. #velshi
3/11
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was the Donald Trump of Israel before there ever was a Pres. Donald Trump. For 12 years, Netanyahu has led Israel as if he’s had a mandate, despite falling short in every election & then cutting deals to maintain his office. #velshi
4/11
The country’s parliamentary system is a constant chess game of acquiring more than 60 seats - something that’s lately proven impossible for Netanyahu to achieve without forming coalitions with other parties. #velshi
5/11
To be fair, Netanyahu has played the game masterfully. BUT, he has done so at a cost. #velshi
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