Seven Newsworthy Heads of State and Why No Libertarian Could Admire Them

7. Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel

Bibi Netanyahu is practically a household name in the United States ever since he was able to hijack the American Neoconservative movement during his first term as Israeli Prime Minister in the late 1990s.  During that time any criticism of Israel became synonymous with anti-Semitism.  In nearly every presidential election over the past thirty years, the contenders on both sides of the aisle have proclaimed passionate support for Israel.  At a time not so long ago, supporting a two-state solution to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict was heretical.  Barack Obama has supported a two-state solution to no avail.  In February of this year, Netanyahu told the Israeli Knesset that the “situation is not ripe for a two-state solution.” Netanyahu has never supported a two-state solution, and prefers instead to occupy Gaza and the West Bank.  The conflict appears endless, especially given the heavy U.S. aid Israel receives.  A new aid package of $38 billion over ten years was approved by Congress this month.  Libertarians don’t support massive foreign aid, military occupations or inserting the U.S. into foreign conflicts.