Pressure is piling on Netanyahu over Rafah
The debate in Israel over the necessary next steps is becoming more intense
Rafah
Thursday
Tuesday
Israel may have to stop its offensive in Rafah
Notwithstanding Netanyahu’s claim today that the offensive will go on, Israel’s ability to carry on may now be in doubt
Monday
The ICJ’s Rafah ruling is unwelcome and unwise
The UN’s judges have failed to show how Rafah is different from previous military operations in Gaza
Saturday
How Benjamin Netanyahu and Joe Biden fell out
The likelihood of the two-state solution emerging has become progressively unrealizable because of Netanyahu’s total opposition
Monday
Can Netanyahu afford to reject Hamas's ceasefire deal?
Israel is facing immense global criticism and pressure
Israel is committed to fighting on in Rafah
Netanyahu is committed to fight on, and hopes allies will support, rather than obstruct, his efforts
Monday
Netanyahu is in a bind over invading Rafah
The two most hawkish ministers in his coalition have threatened to resign if Israel doesn’t invade the city
Friday
Israel is still committed to eliminating Hamas
The killing of leader Ismail Haniyeh’s sons comes as negotiations over a ceasefire deal and the release of Israeli hostages continue
Monday
The UN’s ceasefire call will only strengthen Hamas
America’s decision not to veto the UN is a warning sign to Netanyahu that could be a game changer
Tuesday
Why Israel targeted Gaza's al-Shifa hospital
Israel claimed to have killed about twenty terrorists in the precision raid
Tuesday
Why the US is suddenly calling for a ceasefire in Gaza
The president is concerned by the humanitarian crisis, which would be exacerbated by an offensive on Rafah
Wednesday
Israel has to invade Rafah if it wants to destroy Hamas
It is Hamas’s last stronghold in Gaza
Monday
The battle for Rafah could turn into a bloodbath
It seems that Hamas will achieve its war aims completely