CBS Mornings on Thursday was a perfect example of the liberal media’s deep-seated hatred for Benjamin Netanyahu, longtime leader of Israel. The fifth election in Israel in four years seemed to have put Netanyahu back on track to become prime minister. This is after almost a year and half without him.
CBS bragged for nearly two minutes that his “right-wing coalition”, which he had created, would be revived by the “extreme right” to take the turn on “sharp shift rightward.”
Tony Dokoupil, co-host, fretted about the halting language as he continued: “Netanyahu seems to be on the verge of being the current Prime Minster again.” Once again.
Dokoupil explained that Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition has the highest votes as of now and would be a comeback for Netanyahu since he is “still currently on trial for corruption charges.”
Dokoupil retorted to Imtiaz Tyab, a foreign correspondent, that it could be the most right-wing government Israel has seen in years, if ever.
Tyab agreed that Benjamin Netanyahu would make an extraordinary return from the political wilderness. However, as you say, his return to power is directly tied to his allies, Israel’s extreme right and ultraorthodox political parties.
He gave more dire warnings about Israel’s fate due to “the far-right”, and calls by one coalition member for the death penalty for Palestinians convicted in terror attacks.
The far-right won the third most seats in Israel’s Parliament for the first time. Itamar Bengvir is the leader of the Jewish Power Party, one of the main parties. His rhetoric is vehemently anti-Palestinian. He suggested that the death penalty be imposed on Palestinians convicted of — attacks on Jewish people.
Tyab tied “this sharp shift rightward to “a time when mounting violence” and compared the alleged body counts between them:
This sharp shift to the right comes at a time when violence is increasing. This year has been the most deadly since 2005, with 19 Palestinian attacks on Israel killings and more than 130 Palestinians being killed in clashes with Israeli forces.
Although the return of Netanyahu is certain to be hated by Palestinians, Tyab said that some Arab leaders in Middle Eastern nations “see Netanyahu as an influential culture — counterweight to Iran’s growing power”.
Following the 2015 elections, the liberal media were especially venomous in their hatred towards Netanyahu. Rich Noyes documented this here. We also wrote in 2019 about how CBS was shocked that Netanyahu had survived another challenge.
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CBS Mornings
November 3, 2022
7:09 a.m. Eastern
[ON-SCREEN HEADLINE] Netanyahu Returns to Power. Expected to be Named Israel PM Again, Despite the Corruption Charges]
TONY DOKOUPIL – Turning to overseas, former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seems to be on the verge of becoming the current Prime Minister. Yet again. After Israel’s fifth election in four year, his right-wing coalition holds the most votes. A quick refresher on Netanyahu: He was forced to resign last year amid corruption allegations, which he is currently facing. All of this is being followed by Imtiaz Tyab from London. They claim that it could be the most right-wing government Israel has seen in years, if ever. Good morning.
IMTIAZ TYAB – Tony, good morning. It seems certain that Benjamin Netanyahu will make a remarkable comeback from the political wilderness. However, as you said, his return is directly tied to his allies, Israel’s extreme right and ultraorthodox political parties. The far-right won the third highest number of seats in Israel’s Parliament for the first time. Itamar Bengvir is the leader of the Jewish Power Party, one of the main parties. His rhetoric is vehemently anti-Palestinian. He suggested that the death penalty be imposed on Palestinians convicted of — attacks on Jews. This sharp shift to the right comes at a time when violence is increasing. A series of Palestinian attacks has claimed 19 lives in Israel since January. More than 130 Palestinians have been injured in clashes with Israeli forces. This year has been the most deadly since 2005. Arab neighbors are concerned that Netanyahu’s return as power will continue to block negotiations for a Palestinian state. However, allied Gulf countries view Netanyahu as a powerful culture, counterweight to Iran’s growing influence in the region, Gayle.
GAYLE KING – Imtiaz Tyab reporting in London, we are grateful.
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8:01 a.m. Eastern
[ON-SCREEN HEADLINE: Netanyahu’s Return?]
KING: Benjamin Netanyahu seems poised to return power. It is Israel’s fifth nationwide election in four years.
TYAB: The far-right has won the third most seats in Israel’s Parliament for the first time.
