Tensions are mounting in the Middle East following a series of Israeli assassinations, with American journalist Jeremy Scahill calling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the “chief arsonist in the region”. Scahill believes that Netanyahu is taking advantage of President Joe Biden’s perceived weakness to escalate actions against Palestinians and potentially embroil the US in a conflict with Iran. This comes in the wake of Israel claiming responsibility for the killings of Hezbollah’s military chief in Beirut and Hamas’s military commander in Gaza. Additionally, Hamas’s political leader was assassinated in Tehran, with Israel being suspected in his death though not claiming responsibility.
The region is on edge as these targeted killings suggest a growing confrontation between Israel and its rivals in the Middle East. As the situation unfolds, the international community is closely monitoring the developments and assessing the potential ramifications of Israel’s actions. The fear of further escalation looms large as the region braces for what could be a volatile period ahead. Amidst these tensions, calls for peace and dialogue are being made to prevent further bloodshed and instability in the already volatile region.
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Israel’s risk: Escalating conflict in the Middle East? | Israeli-Palestinian tensions
