Israelis Express Concern About Netanyahu Renewing Gaza War

Many see Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as serving his own political needs and having no clear plan for Gaza’s future after the war.

An Israeli soldier stands on a tank as it takes position in front of the northern Gaza Strip as seen from a position on the Israeli side of the border on March 18, 2025, as Gaza fighting resumed. Amir Levy/Getty Images

News Analysis

Why Israel decided to go back to war seems evident on the surface—cease-fire negotiations broke down and Hamas wouldn’t release any more hostages.