Israel is imploding

"Quietly, but steadily, the Israeli geopolitical clout is shrinking while the Israeli state is succumbing to dysfunction. Israel may look to many like a winner, a de facto hegemon in the Middle East. It has waged war on several fronts simultaneously, dealing deadly blows on its enemies. In parallel, it continues to enjoy much support from various Western constituencies and leaders, particularly those who face real challenges from the hard right in their countries. But under the surface, Israel is imploding."

"An international coalition, led by the United States with the participation of Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, is gradually removing Gaza from Israel's control, as well as pressuring Israel out of its territorial escapades in Syria and Lebanon. This is being publicly opposed by the Israeli government, but it appears to be carried out with the tacit acceptance of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has now realised that he is better served by the threat of war rather than by war itself."

"The Palestinians, just like the Muslim Brotherhood, were for decades perceived as a greater threat to the regional status quo than the Israelis. Where Western leaders once competed over who would be quickest to condemn Hamas and commend Israel's fight for Western values, these same leaders are much quieter now that constant evidence of the Israeli genocide is pouring out of Gaza."

Israeli geopolitical clout is steadily shrinking while the state succumbs to dysfunction despite appearances of regional dominance. Israel has fought on multiple fronts and maintained Western support, yet an international coalition including the United States, Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye is eroding Israeli control over Gaza and pressuring withdrawal from Syria and Lebanon. The Israeli government publicly resists while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tacitly accepts pressure, preferring the threat of war after failing to destroy Hamas or secure live hostages. Unconditional Western and Gulf cooperation is waning as mounting evidence of mass civilian suffering emerges from Gaza.

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