How Has Netanyahu Performed Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict?
Summary from the AllSides News Team
All eyes have been on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid his country's bombing of the Gaza Strip in response to the Oct. 7 Hamas terror attacks.
Hostage Crisis: Nearly 200 Israelis are believed to have been taken hostage by Hamas, and their families have called on Netanyahu to prioritize their return over retaliatory strikes against Gaza. Israeli officials have said there are no plans to negotiate hostage releases with Hamas.
Preparedness: Israel's defense and intelligence systems faced scrutiny over an alleged lack of preparation for the Hamas attacks. Former President Donald Trump said last week that Netanyahu "has been hurt very badly" by the attack. "He was not prepared and Israel was not prepared. And under Trump, they wouldn't have had to be prepared," Trump said.
How the Media Covered It: The Guardian (Lean Left bias) focused on the families of hostages and noted that Netanyahu met with some, but "faced criticism that only families supportive of his party were chosen to attend." The Washington Examiner (Lean Right) admonished Trump's criticism of Netanyahu, and framed it as a petty response by Trump to Netanyahu "acknowledging President Joe Biden won the 2020 election."
Why the Difference? Left-rated sources tend to lean anti-Israeli government and are more focused on criticism of Netanyahu and Israel's response to the attacks. Right-rated sources tend to be pro-Israeli government and are more focused on its efforts to eliminate Hamas. Read more about ideological divisions over Israel and Palestine.
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