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As prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu always dreamed of an Israel free of U.S. restraints and conditions
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The night Israeli ground forces began their invasion of Gaza City, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a speech at the Finance Ministry in which he laid out his dark vision for the country's future as an isolated, rogue state. Facing increasing international sanctions – the following day the European Union announced it would suspend key components of its trade deal with Israel – Israel would need to become a "Super Sparta," he said.
