More than five weeks into Israel’s war with Hamas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not outlined his future vision for Gaza. Growing U.S.-Israeli FrictionsWith so many key questions left unanswered, there is a growing disconnect between Netanyahu and the Biden administration in the United States. By contrast, Netanyahu has said Israel will need to retain control over security in Gaza after the war. After the war, Netanyahu doubtless hopes to resume governing with this coalition, so he must take their interests into account when it comes to formulating a post-war plan for Gaza. And this would allow him to burnish his tarnished credentials as Israel’s security guarantor.

Source: Ethiopian News November 16, 2023 16:40 UTC