Feb 5

Feb 5 Does Netanyahu wants to bomb Gaza again like West Bank now?

Introduction

The current situation in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories reflects complex political dynamics and shifting military strategies following the Gaza ceasefire agreement

Israeli Opposition and Ceasefire Stance

Israel’s political opposition has largely supported the Gaza ceasefire as a means to secure hostage releases.

Opposition leader Yair Lapid explicitly offered parliamentary support for the deal, stating he’d provide a “safety net” if far-right coalition partners withdrew. The primary resistance comes from Netanyahu’s own coalition partners:

Far-right ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich threatened to collapse the government over the ceasefire

These ministers demanded continued military operations under the banner of “total victory” against Hamas

West Bank Escalation as Strategic Shift

The surge in West Bank violence (Operation Iron Wall) that began January 21, 2025—two days after Gaza’s ceasefire—appears strategically significant:

Military Reorientation: With Gaza operations paused, Israel redirected resources to the West Bank, conducting:

Drone strikes and mass arrests in Jenin/Tulkarem

Controlled demolitions leveling entire neighborhoods

Checkpoint closures affecting 900+ Palestinian communities

Political Signaling

Appeases far-right demands for continued hardline security measures

Aligns with settler movements’ territorial ambitions in the Jordan Valley

Mirrors Gaza tactics with “fire belt” neighborhood destruction

Humanitarian Impact

70+ Palestinians killed since January 1

5,500+ families displaced in Jenin/Tulkarem camps

UNRWA warns of “catastrophic” conditions in Jenin

Ceasefire Stability Concerns

The West Bank escalation creates dual pressures:

Undermining Gaza Agreement: Palestinian officials warn operations could reignite broader conflict

Coalition Fragility

Netanyahu walks tightrope between international ceasefire commitments and far-right demands for expanded operations

Conclusion

While the political opposition pushes to consolidate ceasefire gains, Netanyahu’s survival depends on balancing these demands against far-right partners who view West Bank operations as both security necessity and ideological imperative.

The simultaneous calm in Gaza and violence in the West Bank suggests a calculated effort to compartmentalize conflicts rather than abandon the ceasefire entirely—though this precarious balance remains vulnerable to escalation.

FAF additional review

There is increasing pressure and concern that the Israeli opposition is considering abandoning the agreement and re-engaging in Gaza, which is home to approximately 2 million residents. Such a move could be catastrophic and potentially jeopardize any remaining hostages.

Meanwhile, President Trump continues to provide military aid to Israel. Prime Minister Netanyahu is scheduled to visit Washington to meet with President Trump. It remains to be seen what decisions will be made regarding the situation for both Israelis and Gazans.

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