After twelve years as head of the Israeli government, Benjamin Netanyahu was removed from power in favor of his former ally, Naftali Bennett.

A forced departure that does not digest "Bibi", already revenge and determined to find the light, as the analysis Frédérique Schillo, historian and specialist in Israel invited from Europe 1, Monday. 

ANALYSIS

Since 2009, he has embodied Israel's foreign and foreign policy, following strong announcements and controversies.

But for Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of the Hebrew state for twelve years, it all ended on Sunday, with the arrival at the head of government of his former ally, Naftali Bennett.

Removed from power, contested within his party, the Likud, "Bibi" has not abdicated and is now looking to get back to business, according to Frédérique Schillo, historian, specialist in Israel and international relations.

A "rebellion" within the Likud?

Guest of Patrick Cohen on Europe 1, Monday, the expert believes that the nuisance capacity of Benjamin Netanyahu remains "extremely strong".

"He does not know how to leave power and does not want to leave power. He will remain leader of the opposition," she considers.

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Its first battle will therefore be that of legitimacy within its political formation.

"We must first prevent the rebellion inside Likud. Today, appetites are sharpened. Seeing that all his former allies are now in government, Likud members would like to see him go and would like Benjamin Netanyahu is taking care of his trial, "observes Frédérique Schillo.

Busy judicial agenda

A trial is currently underway in a court in Jerusalem, where the former prime minister is indicted * for "corruption", "fraud" and "breach of trust" in several cases. The former prime minister is, among other things, accused of having received gifts (champagne, jewelry, cigars) from wealthy personalities, of having tried to secure favorable coverage with the largest paying Israeli daily, the Yediot Aharonot, and for promoting a telecommunications magnate for a similar purpose.

That doesn't seem to deter 71-year-old Benjamin Netanyahu from still wanting to return to the center of the political game.

"He still clings to power and absolutely wants to bring down this government. He said that tomorrow, he is ready, of course, to replace Naftali Bennett."

Can it achieve this, in a delicate context, with an institutional stability that is difficult to find?

"It is true that this government is hanging by a thread. It obtained the vote of confidence with just 60 deputies against 59. However, the crises will undoubtedly be numerous."

A godsend for "Bibi"?

* The term 'charge / accused' no longer exists in French legal proceedings but is still used in Israel.

Europe1.fr has chosen to keep the term used by local judicial authorities.