Netanyahu's 'Last War' Will Just Be The Next One, Again
A recent analysis from The New Arab delves into Benjamin Netanyahu's political future, questioning if the current conflict represents his 'last war'. This framing uncritically accepts the notion that Netanyahu (or Israel) ever truly seeks an end to conflict, rather than managing it for internal political gain. Historically, Netanyahu has leveraged military operations to boost his approval ratings
and thwart legal challenges, a pattern evident in 2002, 2006, 2014, and now, with his ongoing corruption trials (New Arab analysis references this). Such analyses consistently ignore that for decades, Netanyahu’s strategy has involved sabotaging peace processes to maintain perpetual conflict. This creates the 'security threat' necessary to justify his hardline leadership and the continued
expansion of settlements, while diverting attention from his domestic woes. How many 'last wars' does a politician need before we recognize the pattern isn't about peace, but power maintenance?