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Public criticisms

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Public criticism of the reported Qatar-cash-to-Gaza policy

Coverage of Netanyahu's 2018 defense of Qatari cash transfers into Gaza and post-Oct. 7 reports that critics called the policy a way of propping up Hamas or buying quiet. The government described it as humanitarian aid to prevent a crisis.

  1. Reported defense of Qatari cash into Gaza - The Times of Israel and Jerusalem Post reported that in November 2018 Netanyahu defended allowing about $15 million in Qatari cash into Gaza, saying leadership has a price and the aim was preventing a humanitarian crisis and keeping the border calm. En route to Paris, Netanyahu defends Qatari cash shipments into Gaza
  2. Post-Oct. 7 coverage criticizes reported Hamas-propping policy - The Times of Israel wrote the day after the Oct. 7 attack that critics had long argued Netanyahu's policy propped up Hamas in Gaza to reduce pressure for a Palestinian state, framing the approach as a reported strategic failure. For years, Netanyahu propped up Hamas. Now it's blown up in our faces
  3. CNN: years of Israel-backed Qatar funds reported - CNN reported Qatar sent millions into Gaza for years with Israel's backing and that critics after Oct. 7 said the arrangement gave Hamas room to grow. Israeli officials had described it as a tool to prevent war and aid civilians. Qatar sent millions to Gaza for years - with Israel's backing. Here's what we know about the controversial deal

Public controversy over reported corruption indictment and trial

Coverage of the attorney general's 2019 charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust in Cases 1000, 2000 and 4000, the 2020 court indictment, and the trial that began while he was prime minister. Netanyahu denies all charges.

  1. Attorney general announces corruption charges - The BBC and Associated Press reported that on Nov. 21, 2019 Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit said Netanyahu would be charged with bribery, fraud and breach of trust in three cases. Netanyahu called the charges a political witch hunt and denied wrongdoing. Benjamin Netanyahu: What are the corruption charges?
  2. Formal indictment filed in court - The BBC reported that after Netanyahu dropped a parliamentary-immunity bid, the attorney general on Jan. 28, 2020 filed a 78-page indictment in Jerusalem District Court - the first time a sitting Israeli prime minister was formally charged with criminal offences. Netanyahu indicted in court on corruption charges after dropping immunity bid
  3. Corruption trial opens in Jerusalem - The BBC and Reuters reported Netanyahu's corruption trial opened in Jerusalem on May 24, 2020 - the first sitting Israeli prime minister to stand trial. He pleaded not guilty. The cases involve alleged gifts, a media deal and Bezeq regulation favors. Netanyahu trial: Israeli prime minister faces Jerusalem court

Public controversy over reported annexation and settlement-expansion policy

Coverage of the 2020 West Bank sovereignty plan, 2023 legalization of nine unauthorized outposts, and transferring settlement-planning authority to Bezalel Smotrich. Critics called it de facto annexation; the government defends the settlements.

  1. Reported West Bank sovereignty / annexation plan - The BBC reported Netanyahu advanced plans to apply Israeli sovereignty to parts of the occupied West Bank including settlements and the Jordan Valley - a move Palestinians and most world powers called controversial annexation. It was later suspended amid the UAE deal. Explainer: Israel, annexation and the West Bank
  2. Reported legalization of nine settler outposts - The BBC and The Times of Israel reported Netanyahu's security cabinet in February 2023 retroactively authorized nine unauthorized West Bank settler outposts, drawing a U.S. admonition and international criticism. Israel legalises nine West Bank settlement outposts
  3. Settlement-planning powers handed to Smotrich - The Times of Israel and Associated Press reported that on June 18, 2023 Netanyahu's government gave Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich sweeping authority over planning and construction in West Bank settlements. Opponents said it sped de facto annexation. Netanyahu hands Smotrich full authority to expand existing settlements

Public controversy over the reported submarine-affair inquiry findings

Coverage of Israel's state commission into German submarine and vessel purchases, a 2024 warning that Netanyahu's decisions compromised national security, and a later report on systemic failings. He faces no criminal conviction in this matter and has called the purchases necessary.

  1. State commission formed on the submarine affair - The Times of Israel reported former Supreme Court president Asher Grunis would head a state commission of inquiry into the submarine affair, examining procurement of German submarines and naval vessels during Netanyahu's tenure. Former Supreme Court chief Grunis to head state probe of 'submarine affair'
  2. Commission warns decisions compromised national security - The Times of Israel and Reuters reported that in June 2024 the commission warned Netanyahu its findings could harm him and that his decisions on the purchases compromised national security and economic interests. His office said the deals were needed against Iran. 'Submarine affair' inquiry finds Netanyahu's decisions compromised national security
  3. Inquiry reports systemic failings endangered security - The Times of Israel reported the submarine-affair probe found systemic failings in decision-making that endangered state security. Coverage stressed these were not criminal convictions and personal-responsibility hearings continued. Submarine affair probe finds 'systemic failings' endangered state security

Public controversy over the 2023 judicial overhaul and mass protests

Coverage of the reported firing of Defense Minister Gallant, Knesset passage of the reasonableness law, historic protests, and the Supreme Court's Jan 2024 strike-down of that law. Critics called it a threat to democracy; the government called it rebalancing powers.

  1. Reported Gallant firing sparks mass protests - The BBC and The Guardian reported that on March 26, 2023 Netanyahu said he was firing Yoav Gallant after Gallant publicly urged a pause in the judicial overhaul. Mass street protests followed; the dismissal was later effectively reversed. Israel defence minister fired in legal reform row
  2. Knesset passes reasonableness law - The Guardian and BBC reported that on July 24, 2023 the Knesset passed 64-0 a key judicial-overhaul measure limiting the Supreme Court's power to strike down government decisions as unreasonable after the opposition walked out. Large protests followed. Israeli parliament votes in Netanyahu's controversial supreme court changes
  3. Supreme Court strikes down reasonableness law - The BBC and The Guardian reported that on Jan. 1, 2024 Israel's Supreme Court struck down the reasonableness law 8-7, saying it caused severe and unprecedented harm to Israel's democratic character - the first time the court annulled a Basic Law. Israel Supreme Court strikes down judicial reforms

Public criticism over reported Oct. 7 security-failure accountability

Coverage of public anger after the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack and reports that Netanyahu sidestepped political responsibility and rejected an immediate state inquiry, saying he would answer questions after the war.

  1. Reported public anger at government after Hamas attack - Associated Press reported many Israelis were furious at the government's chaotic recovery after the Hamas attack and blamed security and political failures on Netanyahu's leadership. Military officials had also acknowledged failures. Many Israelis are furious at their government's chaotic recovery efforts after Hamas attack
  2. Reported rejection of an immediate Oct. 7 inquiry - The Guardian reported Netanyahu rejected calls for an immediate state inquiry into the Oct. 7 security failures, saying the priority was defeating Hamas. Critics said he was dodging accountability. Netanyahu rejects calls for immediate inquiry into 7 October security failures
  3. Reported apology; inquiry still delayed until after war - The Times of Israel reported Netanyahu said he was deeply sorry about Oct. 7 but still rejected a state probe until after the war. Coverage said victims' families and opponents continued to demand immediate accountability. Netanyahu says he's deeply sorry about October 7, but rejects probe until after war

Public controversy over ICC arrest-warrant coverage

Coverage of the ICC prosecutor's May 2024 warrant request and the Nov 2024 arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu over alleged Gaza war crimes and crimes against humanity. Israel rejects the court's jurisdiction.

  1. ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants - The BBC and Associated Press reported that on May 20, 2024 ICC prosecutor Karim Khan said he was seeking arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Yoav Gallant and three Hamas leaders over alleged crimes linked to the Gaza war. Israel and Hamas rejected the allegations. Israel Gaza war: ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas leaders
  2. ICC judges issue arrest warrants - The BBC and the ICC reported that on Nov. 21, 2024 a pre-trial chamber issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant, finding reasonable grounds they bear criminal responsibility for the war crime of starvation as a method of warfare and crimes against humanity including murder and persecution. ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas commander
  3. Israel rejects warrant; travel constraints reported - The BBC and Reuters reported Israel called the warrant shameful and rejects ICC jurisdiction. Coverage said ICC member states are obliged to arrest warrant subjects who enter their territory, though the court has no police of its own. ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas commander

Public criticism over reported hostage-deal and ceasefire stance

After six hostages were found dead in Gaza, mass protests and a general strike demanded a hostage-release and ceasefire deal. Biden said Netanyahu was not doing enough; Netanyahu insisted on controlling the Philadelphi corridor.

  1. Protests after six hostages reported killed - The Guardian and Associated Press reported that after Israel said the bodies of six hostages including Hersh Goldberg-Polin had been found, thousands protested and accused Netanyahu of stalling a hostage deal. He has rejected that charge. Protests in Israel and strike called amid eruption of outrage over Gaza war
  2. General strike presses for hostage deal - The BBC and CNN reported Israel's Histadrut called a general strike that disrupted flights and transport to pressure the government into a ceasefire and hostage-release deal. Netanyahu remained defiant under the pressure. Israel disruption as strike and protests push for Gaza deal
  3. Biden says Netanyahu not doing enough for a deal - The Guardian and Reuters reported U.S. President Joe Biden said Netanyahu was not doing enough to secure a hostage deal. Coverage said Netanyahu insisted Israel keep control of Gaza's Philadelphi corridor, a point Hamas has rejected. Defiant Netanyahu insists Israel must control strategic border corridor in Gaza

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