Trump and Netanyahu criticized for avoiding responsibility — Jerusalem Post

In an Israeli Jerusalem Post column, the author criticized US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for what he sees as their unwillingness to take responsibility for political decisions and mistakes. The columnist believes that such a position could put democratic checks and balances under pressure ahead of elections in Israel and the United States.

Criticism of Netanyahu

The author links the criticism of Netanyahu primarily to the events of October 7. The column states that the heads of the army, military intelligence, domestic security and the Ministry of Defense resigned, while the head of government remained in power thanks to the coalition.

The columnist also writes that Netanyahu shifted responsibility for failures onto the military and intelligence services. Separately, the author mentions Israel’s isolation, the deterioration of Israeli-American relations and an attempt at judicial reform, which he characterizes as one intended to weaken the rule of law.

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Accusations against Trump

Regarding Trump, the column’s author writes that the US president, in his view, avoids responsibility for inflation, which he links to tariffs, the improper conduct of the war with Iran and the loss of American authority in the world. The columnist also claims that both politicians explain legal claims against them as alleged bias by institutions seeking to remove them.

The author believes that distrust of the press, the judicial system and electoral procedures may grow as elections approach. The text emphasizes that democratic institutions and voting results must be the defining mechanism for holding the authorities accountable.