The Foreign Desk

Why has Israel gone back to war?

Apr 5, 2025
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Netanyahu's Gaza Strategy

  • Netanyahu decided early in the war to avoid a formal end to the conflict while Hamas remains in power.
  • This jeopardizes the remaining Israeli hostages.
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Netanyahu's Endgame

  • Netanyahu's policy is to prevent a Palestinian state, which paradoxically reduces pressure on Israel while Palestinians are divided.
  • Maintaining crisis-type warfare in Gaza aligns with this strategy.
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Netanyahu Emboldened

  • Netanyahu feels emboldened by reduced international pressure, especially from the Trump administration.
  • The EU is also more open to engaging with the current Israeli government.
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