A tank maneuvers near the Israel-Gaza border, as seen from Israel, on June 6, 2024. Amir Cohen/Reuters London —

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is preparing his nation for, in his words, a “kind of isolation ” that could last for years.

For the first time, the usually intransigent leader conceded last week that international outrage over how Israel is waging war in Gaza is turning Israel into a potential pariah. While he subsequently walked back his bleak prognosis, Netanyahu underscored a reality: Israel’s place on the global stage is changing.

As the annual United Nations General Assembly is held in New York, allies like the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada have recognized a Palestinian state .

The move reflects their exasperation with the Israeli leader,

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