How trustworthy are the IDF and Benjamin Netanyahu?
An examination of the IDF's military record and accountability mechanisms alongside Netanyahu's leadership credentials, corruption trials, and controversial judicial reforms.
Why did Arab states not intervene militarily in Gaza after October 2023?
Arab governments condemned Israel's actions but lacked military capacity, feared escalation, depended on U.S. support, and prioritised stability over intervention.
Netanyahu's long game in Gaza: containment, division and the path to October 7
Netanyahu pursued a strategy of containing Hamas through periodic military operations whilst preventing Palestinian unity, accepting fragmentation over statehood. Critics argue this approach inadvertently strengthened Hamas before the October 2023 attack.
Is there evidence that Netanyahu conspired with Hamas to gain control of Gaza?
No credible evidence supports claims that Netanyahu conspired with Hamas. While his policies have been controversial, the article examines the complex history between Israeli leadership and Hamas without finding proof of active collusion.
Benjamin Netanyahu has faced multiple corruption allegations during his political career, leading to legal investigations and criminal charges
Netanyahu faces multiple corruption allegations including bribery claims, media interference charges, submarine procurement irregularities and misuse of public funds. He denies wrongdoing.
Why do the USA, UK and European countries support Israel?
Western support for Israel stems from historical ties, strategic interests, security cooperation, democratic values, Holocaust remembrance, and shared concerns about regional stability.
The complex history of land ownership and control in Gaza and the West Bank since Israel's establishment
Israel's creation in 1948 and subsequent wars transformed land ownership in Gaza and the West Bank, with ongoing disputes over settlements, confiscation and military control.
The historical, political and legal background to land ownership and control in Gaza
Israel gained control of Gaza following the 1948 war, then captured it from Egypt in 1967. The situation remains contested, involving settlements, blockades, and unresolved Palestinian claims.
