Israel’s Election May Change Its Leader, but Not Iran War Policy - BusinessWorld Online
Analysts say the vote is unlikely to change Israel’s focus on confronting Iran, using force and rejecting near-term Palestinian statehood.
- Israel's national election next week is unlikely to alter the country's strategic course, as analysts expect the next government to maintain a hard line on Iran and Palestinian statehood regardless of the winner.
- Strategic assumptions underpinning Israeli policy hardened following the October 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas, cementing a doctrine focused on breaking Iran, maintaining buffer zones, and utilizing military force to deter regional enemies.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prioritizes "prevention and offence over containment and defence," while analysts note that even an opposition government led by Gadi Eisenkot would likely continue settlement expansion and reject Palestinian statehood.
- Netanyahu vowed to topple the Iranian regime, calling it "the head of the venomous octopus," though some regional leaders remain conflicted, opposing his expansionist policies while desiring a check on Iranian influence.
- Experts warn the region faces potential "50 years of Iranian hegemony" if the conflict remains unresolved, compounded by a lack of a "political horizon" for Palestinians that could spark a wider uprising.
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Expect no changes after Israel’s election
According to the 1970s anarchist slogan, ‘No matter who you vote for, the government always gets in’. That’s certainly true for the election in Israel this month (27 October), even if the winner is not Prime Minister Binyamin (‘Bibi’) Netanyahu himself. All the other party leaders, says Israeli journalist
Beyond the ballot: Why Israel's next leader may stick to Netanyahu's doctrine
Israel's upcoming election is unlikely to change its aggressive stance towards Iran and Palestinian statehood. Even if Benjamin Netanyahu retains power, he may escalate military actions and settlement expansions. The election reflects a broader trend of hardline politics, where consensus exists against Palestinian statehood. Regional policymakers expect continued confrontations while underlying issues remain unaddressed. The situation may lead t…
Israel’s Election May Oust Netanyahu, but Will It Change the Iran War Strategy
Israel’s upcoming election may change its leadership, but experts believe its strategic approach will largely remain the same, with Iran continuing to be its primary enemy. Military action will likely remain the preferred method for Israel, while achieving Palestinian statehood remains unlikely. The assumptions behind Israeli policy were reinforced by the attacks from Hamas on […]
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