Re-Electing Netanyahu a “Loss”? (Guest: David Rubin)

A longtime confidant of the Israeli Prime Minister doesn’t believe he’s fit for re-election.

It is clear that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has a long list of rivals, many who feel his approach to the war against Hamas has gone the wrong way. But now one of his longtime confidants, Ronald Lauder, has sounded off against him. And former Mayor of Shiloh David Rubin, founder and president of the Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund can’t help but wonder if his bitterness is justified.

• Lauder, who has been a longtime confidant with Netanyahu, feels he is unfit to lead Israel if re-elected.
• He noted how the country once “had a real democracy,” but now has something more along the lines of a “banana republic.”
• He also noted that, if re-elected, “Israel stands to lose badly.”
• He also accused Netanyahu’s cohorts of “damaging Israel’s image.”
• Lauder also discussed how badly things went with his controlling shareholder status for Israel’s Channel 10.

When asked about Netanyahu’s re-election as Israeli Prime Minister, Lauder was less than kind with his comments.

“One of the things that made Israel so special compared to other countries is that they had a real democracy. What we’re seeing now feels more like a banana republic.”

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He also added, “If (Netanyahu) is elected, Israel stands to lose badly.”

While exact reasoning wasn’t pointed out, it appears that Lauder’s friendship with Netanyahu waned over time. It reached a breaking point when Lauder became the controlling stockholder for Israel’s Channel 10, which saw ongoing criticism from Netanyahu for content that made him look bad.

He also noted that National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich also played a part in Israel’s fall from grace, believing they ruined the image of the country with Netanyahu’s approval.

“If (they) play any role in government in the future, Israel is doomed,” Lauder noted.

But is Lauder simply being bitter because of his personal falling out with Netanyahu? Or are his reasons justified for the level of mistrust?

Rubin joins us now to discuss the situation further. Welcome, Mayor Rubin!

Q&A:

1. What is your reaction to Ronald Lauder’s recent criticism of Benjamin Netanyahu and members of his government?
2. Lauder and Netanyahu reportedly had disagreements over several issues, including the Israeli television station Channel 10. How should viewers weigh those personal and business disputes when considering Lauder’s political criticism?
3. Lauder warned that Israel could “lose badly” if Netanyahu is reelected. What specific risks or challenges do you think he is referring to, and how do you assess those concerns?
4. Lauder has also criticized the influence of Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich. What role do you believe their political positions and policies could play in shaping Israel’s future government?
5. Looking toward 2027, what are the most important challenges facing Israel’s leadership, particularly regarding national security, domestic politics, and international relations?
6. What developments would be necessary to bring the Israel-Hamas conflict to a lasting resolution? What obstacles remain to achieving greater security for Israeli civilians?
7. Tell us more about your work with the Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund and how it helps children and families in need.
8. Where can we learn more about you and the Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund?
   1. www.IsraelChildren.org (treating the victims of terror)
      www.DavidRubinIsrael.com (to find out more about David’s many books)
      www.ConfrontingRadicals.com (the movie)

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About David Rubin…

Rubin is a former mayor of Shiloh, Israel and founder and president of Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund (SICF) – dedicated to healing the trauma of child victims of terrorist attacks, and war. SICF was established after Rubin, and his three-year-old son were wounded in a vicious terrorist attack while driving home from Jerusalem. Rubin has become an unofficial spokesman for Israel and the biblical heartland of Israel, with his books that speak the truth about what’s happening in Israel and the Middle East. He has written extensively about the Israel-US relationship, as well as the very real threat of Jihadist Islam to Judeo-Christian civilization. These books have included Confronting Radicals, The Islamic Tsunami, and others.

David Rubin appears as a frequent commentator on Fox News, Newsmax TV, and other media, while his articles have appeared in the Jerusalem Post, Israel National News, and numerous other publications. A featured speaker throughout North America and elsewhere, Rubin is known as the “Trusted Voice of Israel”. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Rubin resides in Israel on a hilltop overlooking the site of Ancient Shiloh, where the Tabernacle of Israel stood for 369 years, in the time of Joshua, Hannah, and Samuel the Prophet.

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