The resumption of hostilities shatters a brief period of calm brokered by the White House, serving as a blunt message to the American administration. According to Israeli military historian Danny Orbach, the campaign is calculated to ensure that Tehran’s influence cannot be sidelined or codified in any international agreement without Israel’s direct consent.
This escalation intensifies the friction between the White House and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. While Netanyahu has faced mounting domestic pressure to curtail military operations to facilitate U.S.-led diplomatic tracks, this pivot suggests he is prioritizing strategic autonomy. Analysts caution that while the move secures immediate tactical goals, Israel faces significant long-term risks if it continues to alienate its most critical ally, noting that sustaining a prolonged campaign without American logistical and political support remains a precarious gamble.
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