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>Israel isn't falling apart lol.
>The disputes over military strategy have been compounded by domestic political fights. Ben Gvir escalated his ongoing battle with Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, threatening to impose new restrictions on protests unless his proposals are approved within 24 hours. The attorney general’s office said the plan violates agreed limits on his authority to direct police operations, particularly in matters relating to freedom of expression. Ben Gvir dismissed the objections as “threats and extortion,” insisting that “determining policy in this context is the legal authority and even the duty of the national security minister.”
>Meanwhile, Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer raised the possibility of annexing parts of the West Bank, reportedly focusing on the Jordan Valley. European officials have warned that such a move would draw a harsh diplomatic backlash at a time when many Western governments are edging toward recognition of a Palestinian state.
>The cumulative effect of these disputes has been to deepen uncertainty over Israel’s direction in Gaza. Supporters of a phased deal argue that securing the release of even some hostages is a moral and strategic imperative. Critics insist that only a comprehensive agreement that forces Hamas’s total disarmament will bring security.
>Netanyahu’s insistence on rejecting incremental deals appears aligned with President Trump’s advice to apply maximum military pressure. But the leaked IDF assessment, Zamir’s warnings about the risks of direct rule, and the pleas of hostage families have raised questions about whether Israel’s leadership can maintain unity as it approaches what could be the decisive battle of the war.
