Netanyahu Faces Allegations of Prolonging Gaza Conflict Amid Corruption Probes and Rising Regional Tensions
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Netanyahu accused of prolonging Gaza war to distract from corruption charges and inquiry into intelligence failures that allowed Hamas attack killing 1,200 Israelis.
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War has fueled tensions with Iran proxies like Hezbollah, raising fears of regional escalation. Over 24,000 Palestinians killed so far.
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Analysts say Netanyahu wants to avoid investigations and jail time once war ends. Some Israelis argue offensive should be intensified.
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Netanyahu denies using war for political gain, but faces backlash over failures when fighting stops.
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Critics say Netanyahu not taking steps to calm tensions and instead further radicalizing Palestinian society through destruction.