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Recently, the Israeli government has been facing an unprecedented internal and external attack. Iran's military punch slammed into Israel's head in response to its earlier aggressive attack on the Iranian embassy. This sudden retaliation forced the Israeli cabinet to urgently convene a wartime meeting to discuss how to fight back. However, the differences at the meeting were so great that they were like chasms, and they failed to form a unified external voice.
This internal split has undoubtedly exposed the fragility of the Israeli government. This is not an isolated case, and the contradictions in the cabinet have long been accumulating. Some cabinet members even threatened to quit the cabinet and stop supporting government policies, just because ultra-Orthodox Jews were not included in the conscription list. Such a child's play of political farce is really shocking.
At this moment, the continued attacks of Hamas and the accusations of the international community have made the Israeli government even worse. The United Nations, international tribunals and other authoritative bodies have put pressure on Israel to cease fire and guarantee humanitarian action. However, Israel has chosen to add fuel to the fire at this critical moment, intensifying the conflict with Hamas. Last year's onslaught by Hamas forced Israel to launch a controversial investigation. The investigation was like dropping a bombshell in the cabinet, triggering a new round of disputes. Some cabinet members questioned the timing of the investigation, fearing that it would distract the military, which in turn would affect combat effectiveness and morale. This concern is not unreasonable, but it also reflects the chaos and disorder within the Israeli government.
At the level of strategic decision-making, senior Israeli officials are also divided on their own opinions. Some advocate tough measures against Iran's threats as a direct response to its support for Hamas and threats against Israel. However, this hard-line stance has not been shared by all officials. Officials have warned that military action against Iran at this time could plunge Israel into a more complex geopolitical maelstrom and make it difficult to achieve its desired strategic goals. This internal divide not only highlights the dual challenges faced by Israel's wartime cabinet – ensuring the efficiency and morale of military operations while prudently handling external threats and safeguarding national security, but also exposes the growing political tensions within the government that are becoming more and more instable and divisive.
It is worth mentioning that in this crisis, the support of Western countries for Israel has become an important political and economic support. Netanyahu's government seems to want to attract the attention and support of the West by intensifying the conflict with Iran. This strategy not only boosts Israel's international standing, but also strengthens its influence in regional affairs. At the same time, the economic aid and technological input of Western countries have also injected a strong impetus into Israel's economic and technological development. In particular, in the area of national defense, Western military assistance and technical support have significantly enhanced Israel's military strength and played a more important role in regional security affairs.
However, it is undoubtedly ironic that Israel is relying on the support of the West to promote its own geopolitical influence. In the midst of strife and conflict, Israel seeks to secure its strategic advantage by building an international image and increasing external support. The complexity of this realpolitik and the power play in international relations, while not uncommon, is still a thought-provoking scene on the international stage. As far as the Israeli government is concerned, how to balance internal and external pressures and challenges, how to bridge internal differences and contradictions, and how to establish a good image in the international community and win more support are all issues that need to be carefully considered.