• AnarchoAnarchist [none/use name]@hexbear.net
        link
        fedilink
        English
        arrow-up
        5
        ·
        5 months ago

        Israel is desperate to record a win.

        They have not been able to demonstrate victory in Gaza despite taking over practically the entire territory. They have not been able to demonstrate a win against Hezbollah despite lobbing missiles back and forth for months. They have not been able to record a win against Iran despite blowing up an oil pipeline and (mabie) assassinating a president.

        Even assuming the political leadership in Israel wanted to end this conflict (they don’t) they can’t really de-escalate until they’ve “won” something.

        If Netanyahu were truly a statesman and a Patriot, he could in this conflict and shoulder the burden of defeat. Give Israel away to deescalate the situation and save face. Unfortunately for everyone involved Netanyahu may be a nationalist but he’s not a patriot.

        • nat_turner_overdrive [he/him]@hexbear.net
          link
          fedilink
          English
          arrow-up
          5
          ·
          5 months ago

          I think Netanyahu would be assassinated if he tried to end the conflict. Replace Netanyahu with any other viable “Israeli” politician and the actions would be the same.