Alex Levin’s Portrait of Prime Minister Netanyahu Sparks Nationwide Discussion and Reaches Over One Million Views
Jerusalem, Israel — A recent Facebook post by renowned Israeli artist Alex Levin featuring a portrait of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has captured the attention of the nation, becoming one of the most talked-about topics in Israel’s online community.
The post, shared with a message of gratitude to the Prime Minister for his leadership following the tragic events of October 7, generated an extraordinary public response — surpassing one million views, with thousands of likes, and hundreds of comments and shares within just a few days.
Rendered in Levin’s signature classical pencil style, the portrait presents Netanyahu with a focused and determined expression, reflecting a moment of inner strength and resilience that the artist sought to portray.
The artwork quickly became the center of an emotional and wide-ranging discussion online. While many praised Levin for his courage and respect toward the nation’s leader, others expressed strong criticism, arguing that in today’s political climate, such a post could deepen divisions.
“I never expected such a tremendous reaction,” Levin said, noting that the post has been shared not only across Israel but also internationally by journalists, public figures, and art enthusiasts.
Among the thousands of responses, one particularly viral comment stood out:
“Alex Levin is my favorite artist of all time, even more than Rembrandt,”
— Moses Cordovero
This sentiment highlights how Levin’s post transcended the boundaries of social media, evolving into a cultural and social phenomenon.
Today, Alex Levin’s art continues to be seen not only as a reflection of beauty and faith but also as a mirror of Israel’s collective consciousness, where art and civic identity intertwine in powerful and meaningful ways.
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