A Netanyahu loss in Israel’s looming election won’t slow the hatred

Israel's upcoming election, the first since the October 7 Hamas attack, will not diminish global antisemitism or anti-Israel sentiment, regardless of whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu retains power or a successor takes over. The article argues that hatred towards Israel runs deeper than any specific leader, with potential successors advised to prepare for the role of “Global-Villain-in-Chief.” While a change in leadership might temporarily ease diplomatic strains, the fundamental discourse portraying Israel negatively will persist. The author states, “Their hatred runs far deeper.” For pro-Israel Diaspora Jews, anxieties revolve around Israel's survival, while for its detractors, who leads the country is irrelevant as they seek its elimination. The elections are crucial for Israelis to determine leadership during a period of ongoing threats and pervasive antisemitism.