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Richo discusses the current Israeli government under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, describing him as a "brilliant" but "hardliner." He suggests that Netanyahu’s hawkish stance has contributed to increased tensions and deadlocks, especially concerning the pursuit of a two-state solution. Richo points out that Israel’s internal debates and Netanyahu’s approach have caused friction within Israel itself and with international actors.
He notes that Netanyahu’s government has faced fierce criticism, both domestically and globally, for actions perceived as undermining peaceful negotiations. Richo sees this as part of a broader pattern where Israel’s government sometimes confronts insurmountable obstacles due to hardline policies that alienate moderates and international allies alike.