Benjamin Netanyahu's uncanny ability to project a statesman-like image while letting his actions speak otherwise has allowed him to hold power in Israel for nearly three decades.
In episode 710 of 'Cut the Clutter', Shekhar Gupta analyses Israel's fourth elections in 2 years and PM Netanyahu's failed attempt to break the political deadlock.
Israel went to polls twice this year, in April and September. But the leading political parties failed to form a coalition government on both occasions.
In a video message on Facebook, Benjamin Netanyahu said his efforts to bring Bennh Gantz to the negotiation table failed. The announcement comes 2 days before the deadline to present a coalition.
Israelis have apparently voted to end the Netanyahu era, deciding to trust a former general even if untried in political world & to save their democracy.
The inconclusive race is a blow to Netanyahu. He could return to office badly weakened, or forced from power & rendered more vulnerable to prosecution.
In posing with Indian PM Narendra Modi, Benjamin Netanyahu is reminding the Israeli voters that he has formed strong alliances with powerful global leaders.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.
Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.
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