Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears to be leveraging the current military conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran, which commenced on the 28th, to extend his political career and navigate a potential crisis of cabinet dissolution. Following the onset of the conflict, the leader of the main opposition party, Yair Lapid, emphasized unity in the face of war, suggesting that now is the time for all Israelis to rally together regardless of their political affiliations. Statements from various political figures indicate a consensus among different parties regarding the necessity of supporting military actions for national security, reflecting a temporary suspension of partisan politics in favor of national interests.

The political landscape in Israel seems to have shifted significantly as even former rivals of Netanyahu, such as Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot, are echoing sentiments of unity, asserting that all should come together to ensure victory against perceived threats posed by Iran. Public sentiment is reported to align with the government’s narrative that an attack on Iran is essential for national security, as evidenced by a recent poll indicating a significant portion of Israelis foresee military conflict with Iran as inevitable in the coming months. This consensus might provide Netanyahu with the cover he needs to push through critical legislation, including a government budget, which must pass before the end of the month to avoid parliamentary dissolution and new elections.