Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: One was killed, another injured in a raid by an Israeli drone on the city of Khiam in South Lebanon
London views possibility of setting fire to tanker in port of friendly country to Russia to damage port infrastructure, initiate an international probe: Moscow
One of London's scenarios involves setting up accident with 'undesirable' tanker in one of the bottlenecks of maritime communications: Russian foreign intelligence agency
London plans to organize major sabotage with tankers to declare transportation of Russian oil to international shipping: Russian foreign intelligence agency
UK intelligence agencies plan to use NATO allies to launch massive raid on 'Shadow Fleet': Russian foreign intelligence agency
Palestinian Ministry of Health: Two were martyred in Israeli shelling that targeted a besieged house in the town of Qabatiya in Jenin
At least 68 dead in migrant shipwreck off Yemen: IOM
Trump: We want to feed the people in Gaza, we do not want them to starve.
US President Donald Trump: We will impose sanctions on Russia if it does not end the war on Ukraine.
Israeli media: Polls show that 52% oppose Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while only 29% support him.

'Israel's' war on Gaza serves as a 'miracle' for extremist agenda: FP

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Foreign Policy
  • 10 Jan 2025 17:04
  • 1 Shares
3 Min Read

While the majority of Israelis and military leaders support a negotiated deal to end hostilities and secure the release of around 100 captives held by Hamas, the regime's leadership resists such moves.

Listen
  • x
  • ap
    Kareem Al-Dabaji mourns his brother Anas Al-Dabaji, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike that hit an apartment in Deir Al-Balah, at Al-Aqsa Hospital morgue in Deir Al-Balah, Gaza, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

Foreign Policy on Friday published an analysis by writer David E. Rosenberg, detailing the complexities of "Israel's" ongoing war on Gaza. The piece delves into the political, military, and ideological factors driving the prolonged Israeli war.

According to Rosenberg, while the majority of Israelis and military leaders support a negotiated deal to end hostilities and secure the release of around 100 captives held by Hamas, the regime's leadership resists such moves. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, along with his extremist coalition partners, is determined to continue the fighting. Rosenberg attributes this stance not just to military concerns but also to domestic political calculations and the ideological aspirations of the far-right.

The analysis details the devastating toll the conflict has taken on Gaza. Since the start of "Israel's" genocidal campaign in October 2023, over 46,000 Palestinians were killed, and the northern region of Gaza has been decimated. Most of its 1.9 million pre-war population has been forcibly pushed out, leaving the area largely depopulated. The Israeli military's scorched-earth policy, modeled on plans devised by reservist officers, aims to clear northern Gaza and declare it a military exclusion zone.

Related News

70% of Gaza destroyed as 'Israel' shifts to bulldozer 'land clearing'

Dem. Senator slams Israeli push for Gaza expulsion as 'sickening'

Miracular war

Rosenberg argues that the far-right views the conflict as a "miracle," using it as an opportunity to push their long-standing agenda. This includes the re-establishment of Jewish settlements in Gaza, reversing Israeli 2005 withdrawal, and advancing their messianic vision of annexing the West Bank while expelling its Palestinian population. The war has also enabled settlers to intensify their actions against Palestinians in the West Bank, further exacerbating tensions.

Netanyahu's reluctance to end the war, Rosenberg explains, stems from a fear of losing his political standing. Ending the conflict could trigger a state inquiry into the October 7 attacks, potentially implicating him in the failures of government preparedness. Additionally, his extremist coalition partners might abandon him, jeopardizing his grip on power.

Read more: Netanyahu chooses control of Philadelphi Axis over Israeli captives

In Gaza, the devastation has left the region in ruins, with much of its infrastructure destroyed and its population displaced. Some areas under Israeli control are already seeing signs of permanent settlement, with the military building infrastructure in strategic locations like the Netzarim Corridor.

  • Ethnic cleansing of Palestine
  • genocide in Gaza
  • war on Gaza
  • Benjamin Netanyahu
  • Genocide
  • settlement expansion
War on Gaza

War on Gaza

Most Read

A rescued crew member from the ETERNITY C vessel in a video released by the Yemeni Armed Forces on July 28, 2025 (Yemeni Military Media)

Yemen Navy reveals fate of targeted Eternity C ship crew

  • Politics
  • 28 Jul 2025
An Israeli tank explodes following an ambush by al-Qassam Brigades in Gaza, Occupied Palestine, undated (Al-Qassam Military Media)

Al-Qassam strikes Israeli vehicles in Gaza, inflicts casualties

  • Politics
  • 30 Jul 2025
UAE lodges complaint against Israeli ambassador over 'misbehavior'

UAE lodges complaint against Israeli ambassador over 'misbehavior'

  • Politics
  • 1 Aug 2025
Protesters chant anti-Israeli slogans as they carry a banner that reads:" Freedom for Palestine, Alliance stop the war," during a demonstration in support of Palestinians in Gaza, outside the Israeli embassy, in Athens, Monday, June 9, 2025 (AP)

Athens mayor slams Israeli ambassador over Gaza war, graffiti claim

  • Politics
  • 3 Aug 2025

Coverage

All
The Ummah's Martyrs

Read Next

All
Israeli soldiers drive on their armored personnel carrier back from inside the northern Gaza Strip, Tuesday, July 29, 2025. (AP)
Politics

Full occupation of Gaza on the table despite military's opposition

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to the audience at a conference in occupied al-Quds, occupied Palestine, Sunday, July 27, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Netanyahu blamed for sabotaging Gaza captives deal, say their families

A mine operated by Serra Verde Mining in Minacu, Goias state, Brazil, Monday, July 28, 2025 (AP)
Politics

China’s mineral export ban disrupts US defense supply chain

ap
Politics

Aid allowed by 'Israel' covers only 14% of Gaza's needs: Media Office

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS