Netanyahu's strategy in Rafah failed and backfired
After the massacre in Rafah, Netanyahu probably expected to have one more victory item on his wish list. However, what happened next backfired and turned international statements into action.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's claim last month that his cabinet was just one step away from victory proved to be mere lip service and empty words. The war's objectives have not been achieved; even in the last 7 months, more than 35,000 Palestinians have been killed.
After Israel carried out the massacre at the Rafah tents, which left 45 people dead and most of them burned alive, Netanyahu probably expected to get one victory point on his imaginary list. However, this backfired and turned words into international action.
Colombia broke off diplomatic relations while Turkey announced a trade embargo, and more importantly, Ireland, Norway, and Spain recognized the state of Palestine. The rest of the world did not have time to take to the streets just hours after the Rafah massacre and call on their governments to remain silent.
This comes amid International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan's announcement that they are seeking arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant. Not only that, his strategy, both in Rafah and Gaza, has brought internal turmoil within the cabinet.
Gallant said that Israel would not rule in Gaza and called for an alternative government to Hamas to be found, fostered, and formed. Netanyahu responded by saying that there should be no plans for the “day after” the war until it is won.
These two leaders of Israel's war effort have not spoken to each other for two weeks now. Even Benny Gantz gave Netanyahu until June to discuss plans for the future of Gaza, and if not, he threatened to resign. Netanyahu still refuses.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's claim last month that his cabinet was just one step away from victory proved to be mere lip service and empty words. The war's objectives have not been achieved; even in the last 7 months, more than 35,000 Palestinians have been killed.
After Israel carried out the massacre at the Rafah tents, which left 45 people dead and most of them burned alive, Netanyahu probably expected to get one victory point on his imaginary list. However, this backfired and turned words into international action.
Colombia broke off diplomatic relations while Turkey announced a trade embargo, and more importantly, Ireland, Norway, and Spain recognized the state of Palestine. The rest of the world did not have time to take to the streets just hours after the Rafah massacre and call on their governments to remain silent.
This comes amid International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan's announcement that they are seeking arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant. Not only that, his strategy, both in Rafah and Gaza, has brought internal turmoil within the cabinet.
Gallant said that Israel would not rule in Gaza and called for an alternative government to Hamas to be found, fostered, and formed. Netanyahu responded by saying that there should be no plans for the “day after” the war until it is won.
These two leaders of Israel's war effort have not spoken to each other for two weeks now. Even Benny Gantz gave Netanyahu until June to discuss plans for the future of Gaza, and if not, he threatened to resign. Netanyahu still refuses.
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