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Voices: Netanyahu’s new plan for Gaza City will be the end of him

COMMENT: Local protests against the Israeli prime minister’s idea to escalate the war and take full military control of Gaza City have been muted so far – but his recklessness will eventually see him removed from office, says former diplomat Alon Pinkas

The Independent UK

David Pratt: Israel’s expansionism is the clear and present danger

IT’S a strategy that for time immemorial has been framed in terms of words like “self-defence”, “survival” and “national security”.

The National (Scotland)

Not just about the Druze: Israel’s rationale for its attacks on Syria

Israel has framed its attacks as in defence of the Druze – but the country has more self-serving reasons.

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Israeli defence minister’s Gaza proposal marks escalation from incitement of war crimes to official planning for mass forced displacement

Plans for an internment camp on ruins of Rafah are ‘unviable, impractical and morally depraved’ but should be taken seriously

The Guardian - UK

Netanyahu, Trump discuss forced transfer of Palestinians out of Gaza

Both tout controversial proposal to push Palestinians, who are being bombed and displaced by Israel, to other countries.

Al Jazeera

Voices: This is a good moment for Israel to be magnanimous and stop the war with Iran

COMMENT: In tandem with the US military, Israel has dealt Iran a heavy blow. Rather than risk reprisal attacks and further escalation across the Middle East, it should take the win and declare a ceasefire – but it will have to make the first move, says Alon Pinkas

The Independent UK

Voices: Why Israel’s attack on Iran proves Netanyahu is an unhinged messiah

COMMENT: Israel’s prime minister sees himself not only as the protector of Israel, but the saviour of the West. This, he believes, is how he should go down in history, writes former Israeli diplomat Alon Pinkas

The Independent UK

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Analysis: Is Israel planning to strike Iran, or is it bluffing?

Warnings of an Israeli strike on Iran have intensifed amid ongoing US nuclear talks with Tehran.

Al Jazeera

Netanyahu must now work for support of US as Trump tires of Israel’s war in Gaza

The US president will not visit Israel on a trip to the Middle East and his envoy has reportedly said Netanyahu’s government is drawing out the war

The Guardian - UK

As Israel begins another assault in Gaza, Netanyahu is fighting his own war against the country’s legal system

The Israel Defense Forces has launched a further major ground assault in Gaza – this time with the intention of taking and holding significant amounts of territory as a “security buffer”. This appears unlikely to endear the prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to many of the families of the remaining 59…

The Conversation

Netanyahu playing ‘dirty games’ to sabotage Gaza truce deal: Hamas

The Palestinian group says the Israeli government is not engaging in negotiations for phase 2 of the truce deal.

Al Jazeera

Elation, confusion mark Israel’s reaction to Trump’s Gaza comments

US president’s comments, which appear to offer the Israeli far-right much, may ultimately deliver little, analysts say.

Al Jazeera

Gaza Truce Closer As Trump Inauguration Nears

Impending Trump inauguration influences potential Gaza truce, with US pressure and political considerations at play.

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Israel's Military Operations In Gaza And Lebanon For Political Survival

Israeli PM Netanyahu's military actions in Gaza and Lebanon for political survival raise concerns over long-term implications and strained relations.

France 24

'The mindset in Israel is still one of devastation, agony and shock,' foreign policy adviser says

Israelis held somber ceremonies on Monday to mark a year since the deadliest terrorist attack in the country's history, a Hamas-led raid that shattered its sense of security and has since spiralled into wars on several fronts with no end in sight. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Alon Pinkas,…

The Guardian - UK

As furious protesters take to the streets, Netanyahu may well have reached his political dead-end

Israelis have kept their contempt for the prime minister in check for the sake of the war effort. Is his time finally up?, asks Haaretz columnist Alon Pinkas

Al Jazeera

Hamas says Gaza captives will return ‘in coffins’ if Israel continues raids

Qassam Brigades issues statement a day after the bodies of six captives are recovered from a Gaza tunnel by Israel.

Al Jazeera

Will Israel’s protests shake Netanyahu’s hold on power?

The protests and Israel’s first national strike since October 7 represent the latest challenge to the Israeli PM.

Al Jazeera

‘People are tense’: In Israel, fear amid likely Hezbollah, Tehran response

As people brace for an attack, there is anxiety but also resignation, Israel-based experts say.

Al Jazeera

On US trip, Netanyahu found support as usual — but also problems ahead

Relationship with US is crucial to Israel, making Netanyahu’s trip of vital importance.

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