Haaretz Podcast ‘It pays for Netanyahu to keep the Gaza and Lebanon fronts open’: Amos Harel on intensifying Israeli airstrikes during the cease-fires
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Nov 24, 2025 Amos Harel, a senior security analyst at Haaretz, dives deep into the volatile security landscape of Israel. He discusses the motivations behind intensified airstrikes against Hamas and how the Israeli leadership might use ongoing conflicts to their advantage. Harel examines the challenges of establishing an international stabilization force and critiques the lack of actionable plans from the U.S. He also addresses the uneasy ceasefire with Hezbollah, accountability for the October 7 attacks, and the societal impacts on the Israeli military.
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Ceasefire Achievements Are Partial
- The ceasefire returned almost all live hostages and reduced Israeli casualties but left most strategic questions unresolved.
- Amos Harel warns that Hamas remains powerful and disarmament is far from assured without concrete international action.
Vague International Plans, Little Implementation
- The U.S. has vague plans for stabilization but struggles to implement concrete steps on the ground.
- Harel questions which countries would risk troops to restrain Hamas and doubts strong international will.
Political Incentive To Keep Fighting
- Israeli decision-makers see a political opening to resume fighting now that hostages are mostly returned.
- Harel says Netanyahu's circle and the Southern Command may seek excuses to restart full hostilities.