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.
When reading the book, one can see Roy’s mother as a 'fascist government' unto herself, the centre of her own cult. In Arundhati’s words, Mary Roy was ‘mother guru’.
ED has accused Amtek promoter Arvind Dham of controlling web of nearly 500 shell companies operating as a layered structure, with up to 15 levels of indirect ownership, to divert funds.
China flaunted military might & modernisation as it displayed stealth drones, anti-satellite system & cyber warfare contingent during parade to mark victory over Japan in WWII.
From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.
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