The recent decisions of Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have created a stir in the country’s political environment. Netanyahu, who is fighting a war with three enemy countries, is now on the path of becoming a dictator. His three recent big decisions have clearly proved this. Surrounded by serious allegations of corruption, Netanyahu is now making major changes in the judiciary, army and security agencies, which is increasing the fear of his dictatorial tendencies.
At the same time, experts believe that Netanyahu is trying to change the constitution according to his own wishes, which can disturb the democratic balance in the country. In such a situation, let us know what are the three reasons that clearly indicate that Netanyahu is now on the path of becoming a dictator.
When Netanyahu clashed with the judge
According to a report in the Times of Israel, three days ago, Netanyahu clashed with the judge during a court hearing. This hearing was related to a corruption case going on against him. When the court asked to complete the testimony as soon as possible, Netanyahu got angry and started shouting at the judge. It is worth noting that there are three serious corruption charges against him, which include bribery, fraud and breach of trust. His action reflects his attitude towards the judiciary, which is raising questions about the future of Israeli democracy.
Never spares bitter opponents
Netanyahu has started targeting opponents in his own Likud party. Recently, he removed Defense Minister Yoav Galant from his post. Galant was against PM Netanyahu’s judicial reform plans and had openly opposed it. Not only this, Netanyahu also sacked the Israeli military chief who was close to Galant. Looking at these steps of the PM, it can be said that the Prime Minister can go to any extent to strengthen his power, even if it means removing top army officials.
Dismissal of Shin Bet chief causes uproar
Now Netanyahu has also removed the head of Israel’s internal security agency ‘Shin Bet’. The head of Shin Bet handles the internal security of the country and has an important role in the national security policy. There is a lot of anger among the opposition parties regarding his dismissal. Opposition leader Yair Lipad condemned this decision and said that Netanyahu is trying to change the constitution according to his own wishes. The government’s legal advisor has also opposed this decision, which clearly indicates that the centralization of power is increasing rapidly in Netanyahu’s government.
Israeli public protest against Netanyahu’s rule. (This picture is taken from social media platform ‘X’.)
Steps towards dictatorship
Netanyahu’s recent decisions indicate that he is making arbitrary changes in the judiciary, military leadership and security agencies to strengthen his hold on power. The way he has shown the way out to opponents indicates a weakening of democratic institutions. Even before this, the Netanyahu government has been accused of reducing the independence of courts in the name of judicial reform.
Growing instability in Israel
Israel is currently going through a period of internal instability. A large section of the public is opposing the decisions of the Netanyahu government. Protests are taking place across the country and opposition parties are constantly appealing to save democracy. In such a situation, it will be important to see whether Netanyahu takes more stringent steps to save his power, or whether the democratic balance will remain in Israel. At present, his decisions have raised the question whether Netanyahu is on the path to becoming the world’s new dictator?
