Stop blaming Netanyahu for policies most Israelis support

The article argues that blaming Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for many of Israel's policies is misguided, as these policies often reflect the will of the majority of Israelis. It addresses five common criticisms leveled against Netanyahu by American politicians and Jewish communities.

• The article contends that the destruction in Gaza is primarily due to Hamas's actions, not Netanyahu's, and that Israeli military strategies have broad public support.
• It refutes the idea that Netanyahu prolonged the war for political gain, citing a survey indicating most Jewish Israelis do not believe his decisions were politically motivated.
• Regarding the two-state solution, the article states that Palestinian rejections and continued attacks have led to decreased Israeli support for such a solution, making it inaccurate to blame Netanyahu alone.
• It acknowledges a shift in Democratic support for Israel but attributes it to broader political changes and the rise of anti-Zionist ideologues, not solely Netanyahu's actions.
• Finally, the article asserts that Netanyahu's support for judicial reform and the right-wing reflects a significant segment of the Israeli public and that withholding support for Israel due to his leadership is counterproductive.