Netanyahu's Aggression Backfires, Severely Undermines Israeli Dominance

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is a desperate man on borrowed time.

Isolated within his own cabinet, where hatred and distrust dominate, Netanyahu faces adversaries outside of Israeli politics and within his own party's leadership.

Long overshadowed by controversy and scandal, Netanyahu’s political career has driven him to greater desperation to secure his position and reign on power.

Extreme hardliners like Gavir, Schmoltritz, Golland, and Ganz intensely dislike Netanyahu, with Ganz positioning himself as the next Prime Minister.

In early March, Ganz was hosted in Washington by the Americans, signalling potential shifts in alliances. Before Ganz’s departure for the US, Netanyahu warned him, “Remember there’s only one Prime Minister of Israel.”

He was aware of Ganz’s intentions to lobby the Americans to support leadership change. The purpose of inviting Ganz to Washington was to see if he was less erratic than Netanyahu and a more amenable ally. But National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, concluded Ganz was equally as psychopathic.

Netanyahu's strategy to hold onto power and avoid jail involves escalating conflicts throughout the Middle East, pulling the US into war—a tactic he views as his 'get out of jail' card.

Yet, this strategy has been failing and Gaza has been a disaster, Netanyahu's actions have lost Israel the PR war, turning the international community against it and tarnishing its image as a state capable of instilling fear in the region.

Now, Israel stands weakened, no longer the feared force it once was and this was demonstrated last Saturday when Iran successfully retaliated against Israel for the April 1 attack on its embassy in Damascus, which killed several of Iran’s top military leaders and civilians.

Despite continued support from the US, UK, France, and Germany, global backing for Israel has been abandoned with many blaming it for the ongoing conflicts. The image of Israel as the ‘formidable power’ of the Middle East has been shattered.

Israel’s imperative to retaliate aims to regain the strategic upper hand and prevent any country throughout the Middle East from holding a deterrence dominance over it. However, Netanyahu's options are limited - he can’t confront these challenges alone without significant repercussions.

The US is aware the balance of power throughout the Middle East has shifted in Iran's favour. Netanyahu’s desperation sees him willing to risk countless Israeli lives in a conflict with Iran—a move that could have devastating consequences.

And Iran has already demonstrated its capability to strike Israel effectively and could do so again at its discretion, as shown in last week's events.

The question remains: can this be contained or will Iran, which is almost certain to retaliate, escalate the conflict even further? The recent Israeli attack on Iran has significantly heightened tensions, and even though the Iranians saw yesterday’s attack as an irritant more than anything significant, Israel’s madness sets the stage for a possible global conflict. Netanyahu's aggressive stance, a final effort to cling to power, risks plunging the region into World War III.

Iran’s military strike exposes the Israeli population to severe retaliation. Bolstered by alliances with Russia and China, Iran has the capability to conduct symmetric warfare and activate proxy groups like Hezbollah.

Netanyahu’s grip on power, is making Israelis unwitting pawns in a dangerous geopolitical game, enduring the most of potential Iranian and allied responses. The international consequences of Netanyahu’s decisions are profound. By attacking Iran, Israel not only faces regional backlash but risks drawing superpowers into a conflict that could spiral out of control.

Iran's strategic partnerships with Russia and China could potentially transform a regional conflict into a global confrontation, reminiscent of Cold War-era proxy battles but armed with more sophisticated and lethal technologies.

While Israel’s future continues to grow increasingly uncertain, the decisions made by Netanyahu not only isolate Israel but commit its people to an open-ended and avoidable war. The risks of miscalculation and escalation are significant, with the potential for war to extend beyond Israel and Iran but presenting a dire reality to the world.

In the days ahead, the world will anxiously watch hoping diplomatic efforts prevail and a pathway to de-escalation emerges, however, Netanyahu’s gamble places not only Israeli but also global stability at risk.

Netanyahu’s decision to strike Iran is not merely a tactical military operation; it’s a perilous geopolitical manoeuvre that threatens to destabilise the region and potentially the world.

His leadership, questioned both at home and globally, suggests he may be spiralling into more erratic decisions as his traditional strategies falter. Internationally, Netanyahu has drawn sharp criticism.

The assault on Iran's embassy in Damascus, characterised by many as a flagrant violation of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations are condemned throughout the world. Israel continues to commit "war crime after war crime," intensifying the scrutiny on its adherence to international norms and laws.

Yesterday’s attack has not only isolated Israel diplomatically but sets a precedent that might justify reciprocal actions by other nations under similar pretexts. At home, Israeli public's sentiment is shifting.

The constant state of conflict, once rallied support, is now breeding fatigue and dissent. Netanyahu’s promise of security once offered is now overshadowed by the tangible threats of retaliation from adversaries like Iran, who have demonstrated their capability to strike at the heart of Israel at will and penetrate its “Iron Dome”, which has proven to be a Tin Shed.

Israel’s defence strategy, which has relied heavily on deterrence, is unravelling. The effectiveness of its Iron Dome and other missile defence systems has been called into question, revealing vulnerabilities were exploited by Iran’s precision strikes.

This has not only tactical but psychological implications for the people of Israel, who are now beginning to realise they aren’t as shielded from external threats as they once believed.

The political implications for Netanyahu are severe. Facing corruption charges and a divided cabinet, he’s increasingly using military action to divert attention from domestic issues plaguing him.

This tactic, however, is a double-edged sword. While it might temporarily unite factions within Israel against a common external enemy, it also risks plunging Israel into a protracted war that will be bloody and cannot win.

Globally, the ripples of Netanyahu's decisions are causing shifts in international alignments. What were once traditional allies are abandoning Israel - wary of being drawn into a wider conflict that contradicts their strategic interests.

While adversaries are uniting with Iran, Russia, and China potentially forming a formidable bloc that could counterbalance Western influence in the Middle East. The consequences of continued escalation are dire.

If unchecked, the situation could lead to a catastrophic miscalculation, resulting in a conflict that spans across multiple continents. As Israel faces one of its most critical junctures, the decisions made in the coming days will be crucial.

Netanyahu's legacy and the future of the Middle East hang in a delicate balance and its he path he chooses not only affects his political survival but also the stability of an already volatile region.