The Brief, No 56
31 August 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu’s self serving politics could lead to more deaths of Israeli captives in Gaza.
Only the US and pressure from the Israelis can stop Netanyahu from the ongoing carnage in Gaza and the West Bank.
The same pressure can also lead to achieving the illusive ceasefire for which most are calling.
The recovering of 6 bodies of Israelis captives from the tunnels of Gaza could be a turning point in this war.
One of Israel’s largest labour unions, Histadrut, has called for a nationwide strike tomorrow.
At the same time thousands of Israelis continue to protest in the streets of Tel Aviv. They are calling for Netanyahu to resign amongst other things.
In the meantime Netanyahu and his war cabinet, whatever is left of it, continue with their incursions both in Gaza and the West Bank.
Netanyahu is hoping for Trump’s victory in the US elections in Nov 2024.
He is hoping that Trump will be more understanding and continue supporting his political ambitions. He will therefore kick the can down the road as long as it takes.
Whilst that happens it looks almost certain that more body bags containing hostages will continue to be retrieved from various tunnels in Gaza.
Afrasid is available for comments and analysis.