The next Israeli government will have to balance the public demand for executing terrorists involved in the October 7 attack with the security, diplomatic and judicial consequences of such a policy

A cross section of activist groups was on display as Netanyahu addressed the UN, as at different corners around the city, a shared hostility to Israel's prime minister provided common ground

Both in the events leading up to the so-called Western Wall Tunnel riots in 1996 and those preceding the October 7 attack, Netanyahu was aware of the dangers ahead yet knowingly chose to risk Israel's peace and security in pursuit of perpetual war