The Aporia · Jerusalem Daily: Netanyahu says he will ‘change the face of the Middle East

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared at his party's election kickoff that he aims to "change the face of the Middle East." However, this statement faces skepticism from protesters demonstrating against his government outside the Israeli parliament. Al Jazeera reporter Marah Rayan is providing updates on these developments.

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Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli Prime Minister, declared at a Likud party event that he aims to "change the face of the Middle East." Despite his ambitious statement, demonstrators were protesting against his government's policies outside the parliament building in Jerusalem. Al Jazeera’s Marah Rayan reported on the contrasting scenes of support and opposition surrounding Netanyahu’s campaign kickoff for upcoming elections.

Written for “Netanyahu Middle East Policies” on 2026-10-05, grounded in this article and the 0 other(s) covering the same event.

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Al Jazeera · 2185 article(s) · 2 correction(s) detected

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Netanyahu says he will ‘change the face of the Middle East’

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🔮 Netanyahu says he will ‘change the face of the Middle East’

2026-09-18 · Al Jazeera

Jerusalem Daily: Netanyahu says he will ‘change the face of the Middle East · mixed framing

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will ‘change the face of the Middle East’ as he attends his Likud party’s election campaign kickoff, but Israelis may not be so convinced as they protest his government outside parliament. uncertain

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Al Jazeera’s Marah Rayan brings you the latest. asserted

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