Three points should be considered today in analyzing the developments of the Gaza war and the open confrontation between Hezbollah and Israel in south Lebanon: The outcome of negotiations for a cease-fire, the military developments on the ground and the widening of the security war.It seems increasingly clear that Benjamin Netanyahu is actively sabotaging the cease-fire talks. Indeed, he does not seem interested in a “deal” and would rather start the third phase of the war, namely that of assassination operations and targeted attacks against Hamas leaders. One of the most striking manifestations of this phase is the operation he carried out in al-Mawasi, a humanitarian zone designated safe, west of Khan Younis, intending to eliminate Mohammed Deif, the head of the al-Qassam Brigades.Before this operation, all eyes focused on the...
Three points should be considered today in analyzing the developments of the Gaza war and the open confrontation between Hezbollah and Israel in south Lebanon: The outcome of negotiations for a cease-fire, the military developments on the ground and the widening of the security war.It seems increasingly clear that Benjamin Netanyahu is actively sabotaging the cease-fire talks. Indeed, he does not seem interested in a “deal” and would rather start the third phase of the war, namely that of assassination operations and targeted attacks against Hamas leaders. One of the most striking manifestations of this phase is the operation he carried out in al-Mawasi, a humanitarian zone designated safe, west of Khan Younis, intending to eliminate Mohammed Deif, the head of the al-Qassam Brigades.Before this operation, all eyes focused on the...
Washington talks stall on 2nd day over 'pilot zones'