With Netanyahu increasingly seen as isolated, Israeli PM dismisses ‘petty politics’
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With Netanyahu increasingly seen as isolated, Israeli PM dismisses ‘petty politics’

Politics tamfitronics One of the most common opinions offered up by Israeli protesters out in large numbers over the past week demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is that he will prolong Israel's stated war against Hamas in Gaza as long as it takes — and no matter the cost — to ensure his own political survival.To them, it's self-evident."Within a minute of the war over, Netanyahu will be voted out," said Dorit Nagari, a 56-year-old biotech worker protesting outside the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on Tuesday."So he's losing his power. You know? The war is over. He's losing his power."Many Israelis taking part in what they called a "week of disruption" blame Netanyahu for security failings that allowed Hamas militants to invade Israeli border communities near Gaza in an unprecedented attack on Oct....
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JUST IN: El-Rufai visits Buhari 24 hours after Atiku’s visit to former president
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JUST IN: El-Rufai visits Buhari 24 hours after Atiku’s visit to former president

Politics tamfitronics Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai visited immediate past president Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina State, today.The visit follows a recent meeting between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Buhari, fueling speculations about potential political manoeuvres ahead of the 2027 general elections.Atiku’s visit to Buhari came shortly after he met with two former Nigerian military presidents, Ibrahim Babangida and Abdulsalam Abubakar, in Minna, Niger State.These high-profile visits have sparked rumours of a possible strategic alliance that could transcend party lines, potentially reshaping the political landscape in the lead-up to the next general elections.According to observers, the meetings suggest efforts to forge alliances and build consensus among key political figures, which could play a critical role in the dynamics of the 2027 elections.
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