Netanyahu Tightens Grip on Israel With Trump Back in Power
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is used to weathering storms over almost three decades in and out of power — and is starting to flex his muscles again after a recent run of adversity.
Bolstered by a right-wing ruling coalition that’s held firm throughout the war in Gaza and simmering tensions with Iran, the Israeli leader has returned to an old quest to weaken the judiciary and moved to sideline top officials — including the attorney general and head of the domestic security service.