Author: Omer Bartov

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ambiguous political goals in the war with Gaza raise questions about the strategy behind the conflict. Speculations suggest that Netanyahu’s reluctance to agree to a ceasefire may be driven by fears of a right-wing backlash and personal political consequences. Despite immediate concerns, Netanyahu’s long-term strategy aligns with historic Zionist policies, fueling the ongoing crisis in the region. Netanyahu’s worldview centers on the belief that the Land of Israel belongs solely to the Jews, advocating for continued settlement expansion and asserting dominance over Palestinians in the region. This entrenched ideology drives the current conflict, highlighting the…