🧵 THE TRUE STORY OF THE POLISH MAD MAN Who is Benjamin Netanyahu (Mileikowsky), the man who has led the Israelis for almost a decade and a half? Netanyahu today stands accused of leading the Israeli genocide against the Palestinian inhabitants of Gaza.
Netanyahu’s father, Benzion Mileikowsky, was born in Warsaw, Poland (then part of the Russian Empire) March 25, 1910. His family moved from Poland to Palestine during the British colonial occupation. He was a hardliner and zionist who advocated for the establishment of a Jewish state on both sides of the Jordan River and often took a more militant stance compared to mainstream Zionist groups. This helped shape Benjamin’s extremist ideology from a young age.
Netanyahu has two sons, neither of whom are currently serving in the military’s war of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. His younger son, Yair, is currently living in self-exile in the United States and is known for controversial pro-ethnic cleansing views that he commonly shares on social media. His other son Avner is engaged in religious studies.
Netanyahu has supported and expanded Israeli settlements in the West Bank, which are considered illegal under international law and seen as a major obstacle to peace by the Palestinians and much of the international community. The settlements continue to expand on stolen Palestinian land until this day.
He is also responsible for imposing and maintaining a continuing 17 year blockade on occupied Gaza, significantly restricting the movement of goods and people, which has led to a severe humanitarian crisis. The blockade has devastated Gaza’s economy, through preventing all exports and limiting imports. Among banned goods are crucial communications infrastructure, limiting Gaza to 2G internet. At certain points during the blockade, there were restrictions on the entry of fruits and chocolates, which Netanyahu’s regime considered to be “luxuries”.
While the 2023-2024 genocide against Gaza remains the most significant act of slaughtering Palestinians, including women and children, in Gaza, Netanyahu has led previous massacres against the strip. These include Operation Cast Lead (2008-2009), Operation Pillar of Defense (2012), Operation Protective Edge (2014), and more recent escalations. These operations have resulted in significant Palestinian civilian casualties and widespread destruction, drawing international condemnation. Children were usually the main victims of these attacks.
Netanyahu also supported the Basic Law: Israel as the Nation-State of the Jewish People, which critics argue marginalizes Palestinian citizens of Israel and undermines their rights.
In addition to accelerating the development of illegal colonial settlements on Palestinian land, Netanyahu proposed and advocated for the annexation of parts of the West Bank, particularly the Jordan Valley, which would further diminish the prospects for a viable Palestinian state. Remember, a greater Israel was his father’s dream.
Netanyahu has also been involved in regular incitement against Palestinians, including statements about Arab voters and political rivals that are seen as racist or inflammatory.
Under Netanyahu’s leadership, the demolition of Palestinian homes and structures in the West Bank and East Jerusalem has accelerated. This has led to accusations of ethnic cleansing and efforts to change the demographic balance.
Similarly to most other Israeli leaders, Netanyahu has a long record of corruption. •Case 1000: Accusations of receiving gifts, including expensive cigars and champagne, from wealthy businessmen in exchange for political favors. •Case 2000: Allegations of colluding with Arnon Mozes, publisher of the Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper, to receive favorable coverage in return for undermining a competing newspaper. •Case 4000: Accusations of providing regulatory benefits to the Bezeq telecommunications company in exchange for positive coverage on its Walla news site. •Indicted in 2019 on charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust in these cases. 2.Submarine Affair (Case 3000): Although not directly implicated, his associates were investigated over corruption in the procurement of submarines and naval vessels from Germany.
Free food anyone? He is also accused of using state funds for personal expenses, including renovations and private meals. His wife, Sara Netanyahu, was involved in a scandal over the misuse of public funds for catering services.
In recent years, Netanyahu has been seen engaging in opportunistic diplomacy with Arab authoritarian regimes in the region as part of his bid to add more pressure on Palestinians seeking freedom from the occupation. It is worth noting that most of these regimes are accused of grave human rights violations.
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