Netanyahu’s latest war has few critics in an Israel embracing militarism (www.theguardian.com)
from MicroWave@lemmy.world to world@lemmy.world on 02 Mar 00:11
https://lemmy.world/post/43745938

Attack on Iran has widespread support, with little questioning of whether it is best option for lasting security

In June, Benjamin Netanyahu declared “a historic victory, which will stand for generations” after the 12-day war on Iran.

His decision to attack Iran again, less than a year later, was greeted with broad and enthusiastic support from Israeli politicians, including the prime minister’s bitter rivals, and a public willing to endure death and massive disruption to their lives.

Few prominent Israelis have asked questions about why the legacy of one historic victory is another war – or whether the stated goal of regime change from the air is realistic.

After Iran acknowledged the supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, had been killed, backing for the war deepened even as deaths and damage from Iranian attacks mounted inside Israel.

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SapphironZA@sh.itjust.works on 02 Mar 05:20 collapse

While Naive, I think most Israelis would like to see a democratic Iran emerge from the death of the Theocracy.

Jajcus@sh.itjust.works on 02 Mar 06:13 next collapse

Neither Israel nor USA want democratic Iran. At most they want a new corrupted regime that cares about Iran/USA interests rather than wellbeing of their own people.

IAmNorRealTakeYourMeds@lemmy.world on 02 Mar 15:23 collapse

lol, Israelis don’t even want democracy in their own country.