No one can mistake me for a supporter of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, or an apologist on his behalf. Over the years, I’ve published hundreds of articles criticizing him and warning of the great damage he has caused to Israel. My criticism only grew stronger after October 7, 2023, when my entire family was almost murdered under his watch.Still, in conversations with American friends who share my dislike for Netanyahu, I often find myself rejecting and correcting one line of criticism: “Netanyahu is just like Trump.” The two populist…
