The Sinister Truth Behind Netanyahu's Gaza City Invasion - His Greatest Gamble Since October 7

Despite opposition from the defense establishment and public skepticism, there is currently no effective Israeli protest against the ground invasion of Gaza City. Netanyahu knows that Hamas killing hostages could give him an excuse to expand the offensive and, like his far-right allies, pursue full occupation and expulsion of Gaza's population. There's a clear, straight line between all of Netanyahu's recent pronouncements and decisions: rejecting the American proposals for a new hostage deal; the bombardment in Qatar, which enabled the emirate to organize a show of regional support and shock, with the participation of Iran and its Sunni neighbors (most of which are actually hostile to it); the insistence on entering Gaza City despite the opposition of most of the heads of the defense establishment – as well as Monday's crazy speech in which he announced that he would turn Israel into a super Sparta that would establish a self-sufficient economy in Israel in light of Europe's growing animosity. Netanyahu has long ceased to show interest in the fate of the hostages. His remarks contain no show of sentiment toward them, but rather just declarations devoid of content and a determined decision to pursue an endless war, because stopping it would endanger his continued political survival. Officials in the army are also bothered by the losses among the troops, and it's rather clear that there will soon be major killings of Palestinian civilians, an issue that is barely being addressed in Israel's public discourse but is prompting understandable rage toward Israel around the world. And on Monday, Netanyahu made a fool's bargain. The drop in the stock market and the worried response of economists and businesspeople caught him unprepared. Hence, the many statements that he has been releasing since in an effort to calm the markets. Was he just coming up with excuses for Israeli citizens in light of the dismal reality or were we getting a genuine glimpse at his apocalyptic vision for the country? One way or another, the picture we're getting is highly concerning. The man who's leading Israel into a deepening war in the Strip – amid slim chances of victory – is a failed, isolated and hounded leader who is determined to hold onto power by all means. Source: https://archive.ph/GJF6D