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Netanyahu Faces Scrutiny Amid Gaza War Crisis

7/11/2025

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under intense scrutiny as the Gaza war escalates, drawing parallels to Israel's "Vietnam phase." Columnist Nadav Eyal cautions that a complete military occupation could spell disaster, reminiscent of U.S. blunders. With rising casualties and an undefeated Hamas, he questions the viability of Israel's current security strategy, deeming the situation untenable.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under intense scrutiny as the Gaza war escalates, drawing parallels to Israel's "Vietnam phase." Columnist Nadav Eyal cautions that a complete military occupation could spell disaster, reminiscent of U.S. blunders. With rising casualties and an undefeated Hamas, he questions the viability of Israel's current security strategy, deeming the situation untenable.