Has Netanyahu gone Mad?, page-43

yep @OMS. ...... sometimes it works.

more generally I think this snip from the ABC is worth adding:

Ultimately, experts suggested Haniyeh's death would do little to weaken Hamas nor restore stability.

"Hamas is a concept and an institution and not persons. Hamas will continue on this path regardless of the sacrifices and we are confident of victory," Sami Abu Zuhri, a senior Hamas official, told Reuters.

In his televised address, Netanyahu said "challenging days lie ahead" for Israel.

"We are prepared for any scenario and we will stand united and determined against any threat," he said.

"Israel will exact a heavy price for any aggression against us from any arena."

While Hamas will go on without Haniyeh, the prospects of a ceasefire in the short term appear to be growing more distant, and the chances of a regional war are likely increasing.

abc linq.

the report cited contains a very good analysis of where the situation currently stands. its said that Iran doesn't want to engage in a "regional conflict" so theres some hop that sanity might prevail.

it also relates to the ceasefire negotiations. it seems to me and to others that Netanyahu is trying to sabotage the ceasefire talks with this aggressive incursion into Iran and Lebanese territory. it certainly acts as a disincentive for negotiators to trust Israel.

numerous analysts have posted the consideration that Netanyahu doesn't want the war to end as he will lose power and probably be arrested as soon as the conflict concludes. he has motivation, he has the means, to avoid a ceasefire and will always be relied upon to furnish a disclaimer than makes Israel a Victim.