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Netanyahu the Zionist

Netanyahu’s rise to power in the wake of the 1995 assassination of former Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin by a right-wing Israeli Jew.

reference: FRONTLINE https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/netanyahu-rabin-and-the-assassination-that-shook-history/

The Core Focus

The two-hour documentary by Michael Kirk provides an “inside story” of Benjamin Netanyahu’s rise to power and his evolution into a polarizing global figure. It specifically examines how his leadership has defined the modern political history between America and Israel.

Key Themes & Historical Turning Points

The Shadow of the Rabin Assassination

A central pillar of the film is the 1995 assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin.

  • The Conflict: The documentary explores the intense right-wing anger directed at Rabin for the U.S.-brokered Oslo peace accords.
  • The Controversy: As the leader of the opposition, Netanyahu was accused by critics—including Rabin’s widow—of fostering a hostile atmosphere that enabled the assassin.
  • The Defense: Netanyahu’s allies dismiss these claims as “political propaganda” intended to delegitimize his conservative movement.

Ascension to Power

Following the national mourning for Rabin, the film highlights Netanyahu’s strategic pivot. By promising a hard-line approach to terrorism amid a wave of Palestinian extremist attacks, he narrowly won the election, beginning his long tenure as a dominant force in Israeli politics.

Friction with the United States

The documentary traces Netanyahu’s often combative relationships with U.S. administrations. A primary example is his public opposition to Barack Obama regarding the Iran nuclear deal, illustrating how Netanyahu has frequently used his platform to challenge American foreign policy when it diverges from his security vision.

Summary Statement: Netanyahu at War portrays a leader shaped by domestic tragedy and ideological struggle, whose “hard-line” philosophy has fundamentally altered the Middle East’s geopolitical landscape and tested the strength of the U.S.-Israeli alliance.

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