Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has renewed bombings in Gaza amid rising political pressure, with over 400 Palestinians reportedly killed in one night. This resurgence in violence diverts attention from his ongoing corruption trial and public backlash, particularly concerning his dismissal of the Shin Bet head. Critics, including former diplomats and international figures, argue that Netanyahu is leveraging the war for political gain. However, this strategy risks alienating families of Israeli captives, who oppose the extended conflict, indicating a complex landscape of domestic and international implications that Netanyahu faces.
In Gaza, the consequences of Netanyahu's decision have been horrifying with more than 400 Palestinians killed in just one night of bombing.
Alon Pinkas stated that the overnight strikes ordered by Netanyahu were purely about survival politics for the prime minister, intended to distract from the dismissal of the head of Shabak [Shin Bet].
Continuing the war and ending the two-month ceasefire puts Netanyahu and his government at odds with an important constituency: the families of Israeli captives held in Gaza.
Former President Joe Biden suggested Netanyahu was prolonging the war for political reasons, highlighting the perception of manipulation in Israel's conflict.
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