Despite Israel’s temporary success in weakening the military forces of Hamas and Hezbollah, the country has not managed to completely destroy these groups or quell the desire of Palestinians for their own state. Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Netanyahu, recognize this as a temporary setback.

Have Israel’s efforts to destroy Hamas and Hezbollah achieved their goals? What is the current status of these organizations? What challenges do these organizations face going forward? What steps might Netanyahu take in the future, and what lies ahead for him and his country?

The Crisis for Israel and the West

Undoubtedly, Israel and Netanyahu are going through a deep political crisis. Their active and aggressive propaganda efforts have failed to convince the international community that they were right. The mass killings committed by the Israeli military in Gaza were watched with horror and anger by the world, and they happened in real time.

As popular discontent grew, Western countries found themselves in a moral and political dilemma. Many European states began to move away from their traditional unconditional support for Israel and even questioned the established “truths” about Israel’s historical past. Some countries, such as Belgium and Spain, called for an end to the aggression against Gaza and for the establishment of a Palestinian State.

Even the United States, which has been the main supporter of Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip, has expressed concern. On December 12, 2023, President Joe Biden........

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