Binyamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, faces a critical decision that could reshape Israel’s relations with the Palestinians and the United States. He may choose to re-invade Gaza to eliminate Hamas, risking lives and straining ties with the Trump administration and Gulf states, or opt for a ceasefire that could threaten his government but potentially restore Israeli influence in Washington amid shifting American policies in the region. The consequences of either choice will have far-reaching implications for Israel’s future.
