An expert predicts that Benjamin Netanyahu's Churchill moment will occur during Israel's multi-front war against Iranian terror.

In October 2023, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced the aftermath of the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust, as 3,800 trained Hamas terrorists from a total of 6,000 Palestinians invaded southern Israel.

Nearly 1,200 people, including over 30 Americans, were brutally murdered in the Jewish state by the Iranian-backed Hamas and its supporters through beheadings and burning bodies.

On that day, Hamas, a designated terrorist movement in the U.S., kidnapped more than 250 people, causing Israel to experience a shock similar to none of the numerous wars against Iran-backed proxies it has fought in the past century. As of Monday, 101 hostages are still being held captive by Hamas.

Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu has regained his footing after a year of conflict with Hamas and opened new fronts against Iran's "Axis of Resistance." According to Israeli experts, Netanyahu is at the peak of his abilities as a modern war planner and leader, as he faces the threat to Israel's existence.

"Prime Minister Netanyahu's leadership in this war is a case study in tenacity and courage."

During the initial hours of the attack, Netanyahu was taken aback but quickly comprehended the situation and managed events. According to Ariel Kahana, the senior diplomatic correspondent for Israel Hayom, Netanyahu reacted swiftly.

Netanyahu declared war on Israel in his public announcement on Oct. 7, stating that citizens are at war and not in an operation or rounds. Hamas launched a murderous surprise attack against Israel and its citizens that morning.

Danny Danon, Israel's ambassador to the U.N., stated that the conflict with Hamas and Hezbollah is not Israel's fault, but under the leadership of Prime Minister Netanyahu, Israel has successfully mitigated the threat of Hamas by destroying its tunnel infrastructure and taking out its leaders. Additionally, Israel is successfully degrading Hezbollah in the north by eliminating its senior leadership and launching a targeted operation in southern Lebanon with the goal of pushing the group north of the Litani River and reducing the threat the terrorist organization poses to our northern border.

Danon, a member of Netanyahu's conservative Likud party, stated, "Although we have made progress, there is still much work to be done. We still have 101 hostages being held in inhumane captivity in Gaza, and we still have 70,000 Israelis who are refugees in their own country, unable to return to their homes in the north."

Since Oct. 7, Netanyahu has been a beleaguered prime minister. His right-wing coalition government had endured public disgrace when his administration was compelled to abandon its judicial reform plan due to widespread civil society demonstrations.

Bibi, Israel's prime minister, has gained popularity in political polling due to his tactical victories over Hezbollah and Hamas' top leaders, as well as Israeli control over most of the Gaza Strip.

"Bibi made the right actions against Hamas and Hezbollah. That is why you see him rising in the polls."

The near total decimation of the leadership of the U.S. classified terrorist movement Hezbollah, including its leader Hassan Nasrallah, in Lebanon represents a key turning point for Israel.

On Oct. 8, Hezbollah, the de facto ruler of Lebanon, launched missiles at Israel one day after the Hamas invasion. In response, Israeli ground troops entered south Lebanon to eliminate Hezbollah terrorists and missiles that led to the evacuation of approximately 70,000 Israelis from their homes in the north.

Bibi has been praised for his actions against Hamas and Hezbollah, which have led to his rise in the polls. Unlike the security establishment, he is the only one to use the term "victory." Kahana cited the examples of Bibi's defense minister, Yoav Gallant, and Herzi Halevi, the chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces, who are not talking about a complete defeat of Hamas.

The Israeli commentator, a veteran, stated that the capture of Rafah, a major city in southern Gaza, by Israel was a clear indication of a conflict between Netanyahu and his military advisors, Gallant and Halevi. While Netanyahu was eager to capture Rafah, Gallant and Halevi were hesitant, possibly due to opposition from the Biden administration, which had expressed opposition to the IDF operation in Rafah.

In September, the IDF declared victory over Hamas' Rafah brigade after a four-month offensive in Rafah. The incursion also secured the release of four Israeli hostages in June. From May to September, the IDF eliminated thousands of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists in Rafah.

Kahana compared Bibi to Winston Churchill, who pushed his army to act despite resistance, and noted that Netanyahu is leading the war better than Gallant, Halevi, and Benny Gantz.

"What is the strategy, what is the exit plan in the war against Hezbollah?"

In June, the retired general and leader of the main opposition party, Gantz, left Bibi's war cabinet.

Despite criticism from many, Bibi Netanyahu has not resigned since the war against Hamas began. Some critics believe he should have tendered his resignation on Oct. 7 or a few months into the conflict. Netanyahu has also been accused of neglecting the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and thousands of Israelis have protested against his policies on a near weekly basis since the war began.

Yossi Melman, a seasoned Israeli journalist for the liberal Haaretz newspaper, is one of Bibi's most outspoken critics. Melman stated, "His leadership is subpar." He added that Bibi lacks a clear vision and strategy. Melman inquired, "What is the strategy, and what is the exit plan in the conflict against Hezbollah?"

He asserted that the majority of his choices revolve around political and personal survival.

Avichai Mandelblit, Israel's former attorney general, accused Netanyahu of fraud, breach of trust, and accepting bribes in a legal case that began four years ago and continues to this day. Netanyahu has consistently maintained his innocence of all charges.

Netanyahu and his cabinet, military, and security chiefs were accused by Melman of refusing to take responsibility for the events of October 7.

The "last four chiefs of the Mossad and the military chiefs" were responsible for Israel's ability to penetrate Hezbollah's leadership structure, according to one of Israel's leading intelligence experts.

He also asserted that Netanyahu had "unprecedentedly strained relations with the U.S." His behavior was marked by ingratitude. The U.S. dispatched aircraft carriers and provided $14 billion in additional military aid and restocked ammunition. Without this support, Israel would not have been able to sustain itself against Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran for a year.

Bibi has not succeeded in liberating the 101 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, as observed by Melman.

Caroline Glick, who served as an adviser to Netanyahu, defended him against criticism, arguing that his leadership in the war was marked by tenacity and courage. She pointed out that Israel's other political and military leaders had urged Netanyahu to give in to pressure from the Biden-Harris administration to withdraw and allow Hamas to survive and maintain Hezbollah's presence on the border, settling for a purely defensive stance.

Israel's regional standing would have completely collapsed if it had agreed, but it refused. Its tenacious refusal to give up the fight and determination to fight to victory is the reason Israel has been able to turn the corner. Israel is winning today in a way that seemed unimaginable a year ago. We never would have made it to this turning point had it not been for Netanyahu.