Senior official: Netanyahu is driving us towards boycott

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Source privy to closed-door talks slams prime minister's political conduct: 'Today Israel is in a more poor and sensitive condition than it was in 1948. Netanyahu's conduct is leading to sanctions, boycotting," undisclosed official said

Attila Somfalvi

Published: 12.27.13, 00:18 / Israel News

"Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not really willing to move forward with the negotiations. He should have released the Palestinian prisoners at once and not release prisoners in exchange for Gilad Shalit. He caused great damage for Mahmoud Abbas with his conduct. He only wants to preserve his status in his party and everyone knows what it looks like."

These harsh statements were made by a senior Israeli official who slammed the prime minister's recent political conduct in an exclusive talk with Ynet.

Criticism against Netanyahu's policy is not unusual, however Israel's political state is once again evoking strong reactions within Israeli leadership.

The senior source, who has been involved in running the country for years and knows its greatest secrets and sensitive issues, is opening up fierce disapproval of the prime minister and his conduct in several critical arenas, such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Israel's relations with the US and the battle against nuclear Iran.

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4470160,00.html

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2. Whatever the motivations, there is an indication that at least one senior member

worries that Bibi may be over playing his hand. This excerpt especially rings true to form describing Bibi being out of touch, imo:


"The US is no longer as white as it once was and Netanyahu refuses to understand that, claims the source. This causes damage to Israel, to its status and to support of the State. Netanyahu constantly wants to be Churchill — he quotes him all the time — but in the modern world, it is better to be Nelson Mandela or the new Pope that has taken over the world with a storm. These are not Churchill's times."