Benjamin Netanyahu has overseen a genocide: In his telling, he’s a victim
- Posted on September 10, 2026
- By Al Jazeera
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In brief
As Israel approaches critical elections, Prime Minister Netanyahu employs strategic messaging centered on victimhood and institutional blame-shifting. Critics argue this rhetorical approach deflects accountability for military operations in Gaza, allowing political leaders to reframe humanitarian concerns through a lens of national security and existential threat. The strategy reflects broader political dynamics where narratives of persecution serve electoral purposes while complicating international accountability discussions.
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Benjamin Netanyahu has overseen a genocide: In his telling, he’s a victim
Ahead of Israel's national elections, Netanyahu reaches for an old playbook: grievance, blame-shifting and victimhood.
