Benjamin Netanyahu has a plan to strike-off Gaza’s existence

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has outlined a strategy for the conflict in Gaza that commits Israel to prolonged warfare

In a recent interview with Channel 14, Netanyahu rejected a US-mediated and UN Security Council-approved ceasefire proposal for Gaza. He also indicated readiness to engage Hezbollah in Lebanon, potentially opening a second front. Critics argue Netanyahu’s stance is driven by a need to maintain support from right-wing factions to prevent the collapse of his government and avoid accountability for security lapses. Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar also benefits from ongoing conflict, aiming to weaken Israel. Netanyahu mentioned the intensive phase of the Gaza war would end “soon,” transitioning to a stage where Israel retains security control and targets remaining Hamas forces as needed.

He proposed transferring civilian administration responsibilities to unspecified Palestinians, excluding the Palestinian Authority, with support from regional countries. Despite this, Netanyahu ruled out a path to Palestinian statehood, agreeing only to a temporary ceasefire for hostage release before resuming fighting. The Prime Minister’s office later stated that Israel remains committed to a US-led peace proposal for a lasting end to hostilities, though potentially in stages. Arab neighbors of Israel have expressed willingness to assist in post-war Gaza only if a permanent ceasefire and a roadmap to Palestinian statehood are established.