With impossible war aims,neither side credibly can claim victory. So the conflict grinds on.
The Israeli PM’s comments indicate he might proceed with an invasion of the packed city of Rafah against the wishes of closest ally US to “achieve victory”.
Residents said tanks,which had moved in to take control of the crossing,had not entered built-up areas of the city and gun battles were still outside the city limits.
The comments represent the most direct threat the president has made to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu since the war began on October 7.
Joe Biden has been trying to head off a full-scale assault by the Israelis against Rafah,where hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have sought refuge from combat elsewhere in Gaza.
Israeli and foreign officials increasingly believe the International Criminal Court is preparing to issue arrest warrants for senior Israeli and Hamas officials.
Benjamin Netanyahu’s popularity in Israel is at an all-time low. Yet,we are waiting,helplessly,to see what risk he will take next.
Israel faces a dilemma of historic proportions as it decides how to respond to Iran’s weekend attack.
Iran has launched dozens of drones and missiles at Israel,an attack that may trigger a wider conflict in the Middle East.
Well-meaning global manoeuvring on a two-state solution is occurring in isolation from the people whose views matter most.
By all means,let’s talk about what appears to be the most viable option for achieving peace,but let’s not pretend it will ever happen.