Reported 8 months ago
On June 17, 2024, the Israeli military strategically halted military operations in southern Gaza, but Prime Minister Netanyahu claimed he only learned of the plan through the news and opposed it. This move was seen as reflecting pressures from both the international community and the far-right factions domestically. The back and forth statements from the military and Netanyahu highlighted his dilemmas, as his hawkish allies opposed any concessions in Gaza operations, while his government relied on their support. Analysts noted Netanyahu's typical tactic of playing both sides, emphasizing humanitarian efforts to the U.S. while claiming ignorance domestically. Former Israeli military official Eisenkot emphasized the influence of Netanyahu's right-wing allies, with Security Minister Ben-Gvir criticizing the halt in operations as a misguided decision.
Source: YAHOO