#israeli-politics

#israeli-politics

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, a member of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Security Cabinet, has slammed US President Donald Trump's new peace plan, calling it "a resounding diplomatic failure." In an extensive post on X, Smotrich referenced the 2023 Hamas-led attacks that sparked the current war in Gaza, accusing Trump and Netanyahu of "turning our backs on all the lessons of October 7." He blasted the plan as "a tragedy of leadership fleeing from the truth." "In my estimation, it will also end in tears. Our children will be forced to fight in Gaza again," said Smotrich, the leader of the hardline, ultra-nationalist National Religious Party-Religious Zionism.

And yet this powerful and complex documentary, directed by Brandon Kramer (a distant relative of some of the people involved) and co-produced by Darren Aronofsky, is a reminder that the situation now can't be understood without remembering the Hamas massacre how it was calculated to provoke a rage-filled reaction that would discredit Israel internationally, what it meant and continues to mean within Israel and how the political and ideological connotations of the hostages have themselves evolved.

The killing has never stopped, while Israel is preparing for the next stage of the war to annihilate Hamas. Most Israelis are self-immunised to the horrors being endured by Palestinians in Gaza.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed a strong attachment to the extremist vision of 'Greater Israel,' a plan for the conquest of Palestine and territories in neighboring countries.

Evyatar David appeared in a video released by Hamas, showing signs of severe malnutrition. He expressed his despair about his future, stating, 'Today is 27 July, at 12pm, I don't know what I'm going to eat. I haven't eaten for a few days in a row.' His condition was alarming, and the video sparked outrage in Israel.

Ehud Olmert described the proposed humanitarian city on the ruins of Rafah as a concentration camp, stating that forcing Palestinians inside would constitute ethnic cleansing.

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached catastrophic levels, with vital resources dwindling and the population suffering amidst continuous conflict and airstrikes.

"Despite initial hesitation, Trump now appears to be following Netanyahu's lead towards a protracted war, neglecting the opportunity for diplomatic negotiations with Iran."

The UK has sanctioned two Israeli far-right ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, for inciting extremist violence and serious abuses of Palestinian human rights.

Contrary to the Washington Post report, PM Netanyahu did not have intensive contact with Mike Waltz on Iran. PM Netanyahu had a warm meeting with Mike Waltz...

The political landscape in Israel remains turbulent, marked by high-stakes legal battles and accusations between Prime Minister Netanyahu and security chief Ronen Bar.