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.
SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.
Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.
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