I don't follow Israeli politics closely but they sometimes produce tough nuts like Netanyahu. I presume this is because that isn't a peaceful part of the world.
From various press reports, it sounds like Netanyahu may also be corrupt for his own benefit and not just a rule-breaker in service of the state. So, yes, worrying news. I gather there are significant protests.
One way or another, however, in the realm of relative problems, I worry about Putin's influence and his ties with Iran and Saudi Arabia in that part of the world, and if Israel is on our side, then that is the biggest issue for me at the minute.
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