Netanyahu Sinwar set a goal that parallels his other goals in the war, which he has often repeated, the hostages andEliminate Hamas Its military leader, who took over its leadership politically, was killed after the killing Ismail Haniyeh In Tehran.
Sinwar was not an ordinary target, especially since Israel called him the “architect of the October 7 attack,” which revealed an intelligence failure that Netanyahu had not anticipated at all.
Hassan Nasrallah Also not a normal target, and his assassination was set Israel Hezbollah is faced with the “equation of losing the leader,” which in turn imposed on Israel an equation that expelled the residents of the north from their homes and added complexity to the complex security situation in Israel.
With the achievement of these two goals, Israel continues its operations in Gaza and Lebanon, knowing that voices are rising from Israel’s greatest allies for the possibility of exploiting the opportunity of what happened and stopping the fire, which was recently stated by the US Secretary of Defense. Lloyd Austin.
With all this complexity, destruction, and human losses in Lebanon and Gaza, a clear question arises: What goals do Netanyahu have left??
In Lebanon
- The Israeli army is slowly advancing into southern Lebanon, following press leaks that it is looking to establish a 3-kilometre-deep buffer zone.
- Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper reported that the Israeli army plans to prevent the return of displaced Lebanese to the border villages in any future agreement.
- Lebanese media revealed that Washington conveyed to Lebanese officials that Israel It wants to enter Lebanon at a depth of 3 kilometers and turn this entire area into a burned area.
- This coincides with maintaining its previous demand to establish a buffer zone 10 kilometers deep, with the area between 3 and 10 kilometers being the responsibility of UNIFIL and the Lebanese Army.
- The buffer zone is not the only goal. Israel says it is a goal Israeli incursion In Lebanon is the destruction of tunnels and weapons prepared by Hezbollah near the border between the two countries.
In Gaza
- From Netanyahu’s point of view, the next day for Hamas is to transform the movement, following the heavy losses of its political and military leaders, into a weightless body on the Palestinian and regional arenas, something that may force it to accept Israel’s conditions.
- There is also a strong indication, in Israeli circles, of the existence of military and political plans regarding Gaza and the day after the war.
- These plans include several scenarios, including establishing a civil administration in Gaza The return of the Palestinian Authority to the Gaza Strip or even Israeli military rule.
What about hostages?
- With the hostage exchange deal stalled for months, senior US administration officials hoped that Sinwar would eventually be eliminated, which could open new horizons that are not possible in the current circumstances.
- During discussions on a comprehensive deal known as “all for all” – which would include the release of all hostages held by Hamas in exchange for all the Palestinian prisoners it demands agitation This is a deal that is considered very far-fetched. Some American officials believed that this idea might become possible if Sinwar was eliminated.
- It is possible that Sinwar’s killing will push Hamas to accept some of Israel’s demands, or give Netanyahu a symbolic victory that will give him the necessary political cover to soften his negotiating position.
- Netanyahu’s intransigence, if this happens, will undoubtedly be met with Hamas’ intransigence, and this may thwart the efforts of any possible deal between the two parties. Therefore, Netanyahu’s most important declared goals are the necessity of the return of all Hostages It may fail.
- Netanyahu will be in danger of losing all the hostages, which will cost him greatly on the internal scene in Israel.
War or the end of power
- Netanyahu was criticized by the families of the hostages being held by him agitationand from current and former officials and political analysts, accusing him of seeking to prolong the war and negotiations in order to cling to power.
- Netanyahu faces charges of corruption and breach of trust, and once the war ends, these issues will return to the forefront again, which will severely threaten his political future.
