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Der Spiegel: The article discusses the tensions between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the country’s military generals amidst ongoing conflicts with Hamas. Despite having troops prepared at the Gaza border, the order for a ground invasion has been delayed. The delay is attributed to various factors including hostage situations, potential threats from Lebanon, and diplomatic pressures from the U.S. However, internal disagreements within Israel’s leadership are cited as a significant hindrance as well.
The conflict has already exposed failures in Israel’s intelligence, military, and political apparatus. Netanyahu is reportedly preparing for a battle for public opinion and seems to be shifting blame for these failures onto the military leadership, particularly Defense Minister Yoav Galant and Army Chief Herzi Halevi. This is causing a lack of open dialogue and creating a trust deficit within the decision-making bodies.
The leadership is so focused on the potential fallout and personal repercussions post-conflict that they lack a coherent strategy for Gaza’s future. Reports suggest that Netanyahu is even going to the extent of appointing a new spokesperson for communicating with military correspondents to control the narrative, which is unusual during wartime.
The article indicates that while Israeli leaders are concerned about their personal political future, they appear to be without a plan or even a discussion about what comes next for Gaza and its residents after the conflict.
The entire article can be read at the link https://www.spiegel.de/ausland/israel-benjamin-netanyahu-und-sein-zwist-mit-den-generaelen-vor-dem-einmarsch-in-gaza-a-c80a8376-0a50-4991-ab21-28534dc9a8a8
