Why Netanyahu’s ‘Coup’ Against the Gaza Plan Risks Endless War
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s reported push to overturn or significantly alter the Gaza plan is raising fears that the conflict could enter another prolonged and potentially endless phase.
Critics argue that Netanyahu’s approach places military pressure and territorial control ahead of a clear political endgame. While Israel says its objectives include dismantling Hamas and preventing future attacks, the absence of an agreed long-term framework for Gaza could make a lasting settlement increasingly difficult.
The dispute also highlights deep divisions within Israel’s political leadership. Netanyahu faces pressure from far-right coalition partners who oppose concessions, while international actors continue to call for a ceasefire, humanitarian access and a credible political pathway for Gaza.
Analysts warn that if diplomatic efforts collapse and military operations continue without a viable post-war plan, the conflict could fuel further radicalization, regional instability and repeated cycles of violence.
The central question is becoming increasingly urgent: Is Israel pursuing a strategy that can end the war or one that risks making permanent conflict the new reality in Gaza?