Netanyahu's leadership and the survival of Israel

(JNS) — Throughout its millennia-long history, the Jewish people have endured relentless persecution, a reality that has forged a tradition of resilience and leadership. From biblical figures such as Moses—the liberator of the Israelites and a lawgiver whose influence shaped modern civilization—to more modern heroes like Judah Maccabee, Tuvia Bielski, Mordecai Anielewicz and Hannah Senesh, Jewish history is marked by individuals who have led their people through adversity.

To this list, contemporary history now adds Benjamin Netanyahu, whose leadership in a time of unparalleled crisis has rest...