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Is it about the man or the nation?
The International Criminal Court’s indictment of Benjamin Netanyahu has sparked global debate, highlighting just how much Israel and its longest-serving leader have lost international sympathy since the Hamas-led attack on innocent civilians on October 7th. As we examine the merits of the war crimes case, we also ask: are the reactions to Netanyahu a reflection of one man, or a nation that has charted a controversial course in recent years?