Fall of a liberal democracy? ‘Netanyahu pushing Israel into complete isolation, into a pariah state’

No exit strategy. Critics say Prime Minister Netanyahu is prolonging the Gaza war to serve his political survival, not Israel’s security. From the outset, eliminating Hamas was declared the priority, but was it nothing more than a mere slogan? As families of the hostages push for a deal, and an end to the war, Netanyahu opts for escalation, aware that the road to peace could trigger investigations into his “culpability” in the October 7 attacks. As Israel risks increased isolation on the world stage, Annette Young welcomes Yossi Mekelberg, Senior Consulting Fellow at MENAP, Chatham House.