Opinion: Israel's unity over new aggression won't last

A Middle East Eye contributor said in a new column on Thursday that the brief spell of unity the attack on Gaza has provoked in Israel won't last for the long term.

"Although there is no proof that Israel’s latest aggression is a direct consequence of its profound internal turmoil, the state’s diminishing power of deterrence can certainly be attributed to the current political climate and domestic crisis. Consequently, the aggression must be considered within this context.

"Should this aggressive strategy prove fruitful from an Israeli standpoint, the primary political beneficiary will be Netanyahu, whose approval ratings are poised to climb. 

"But this popularity boost will not hold for the long term, nor will it ensure the longevity of Netanyahu’s government, given the deep-rooted domestic conflicts and ongoing public demonstrations. It will not ultimately extricate Netanyahu from his most pressing challenges. And at the same time, polls have shown that the confidence of Israeli citizens in opposition leader Benny Gantz is growing."

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