Benjamin Netanyahu doesn’t seek peace, security, or diplomacy. What he truly pursues is the ideological realization of Greater Israel—a dangerous, expansionist vision rooted in religious scripture and extreme Zionist ambition. Though never officially declared by the Israeli state, the idea imagines Israeli control from the Nile to the Euphrates—stretching across modern-day Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, and even parts of Saudi Arabia.
Under Netanyahu’s leadership, this vision has been quietly but relentlessly advanced through illegal settlements, invasions, and sieges. Israel has already annexed the Syrian Golan Heights, repeatedly invaded southern Lebanon, occupied Palestinian territories in Gaza and the West Bank, and violated the sovereignty of Egypt and Jordan under the pretext of “security.”
Now, Netanyahu is targeting the last regional power unwilling to bow—Iran.
Iran’s Defiance Breaks the Illusion of Invincibility
For the first time in recent memory, Iran has delivered a calibrated military response that has shaken Israel’s sense of military superiority. By penetrating the Iron Dome, Iran has demonstrated that Tel Aviv is not untouchable—and that Israeli dominance can be challenged.
This strike didn’t just rattle Israel; it shocked Washington. The U.S., long Israel’s unwavering ally, is now forced to reconsider the wisdom of blind loyalty amid a dramatically shifting regional balance.
Imagine a scenario where Egypt strengthens its military and aligns with Iran. Imagine Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Pakistan setting aside political rivalries to form a united front. The result would not be a localized war—but a pan-Islamic resistance against a rogue nuclear power that has dictated Middle Eastern geopolitics for decades.
Who Has Waged War—And Who Has Not?
Since 1948, Israel has been in constant conflict—with nearly every neighbor. It has occupied land, launched preemptive strikes, and imposed blockades. In contrast, Iran has not annexed a single foreign territory. It hasn’t built settlements or enforced sieges. It has acted, largely, in defense—while Israel has repeatedly acted to expand.
Netanyahu’s government now wages what many consider genocide in Gaza, with thousands killed and millions displaced. The Israeli military bombs schools, hospitals, homes—and blames Hamas for everything. But Hamas is not the identity of Gaza. The true victims are children, women, medics, and journalists who have no connection to militant groups.
The Road to Resolution: Three Urgent Steps
1. End the Fantasy of Greater Israel
The global community must recognize that Netanyahu’s ideological project is a direct threat to regional and global peace. The United Nations must move beyond statements. Sanctions, diplomatic isolation, and a rollback to 1948 borders must be enforced to curb Israel’s military overreach.
2. Revive a Real Two-State Solution
The two-state solution must shift from rhetoric to enforceable policy. Israel must withdraw from occupied territories, and a sovereign Palestinian state must be established. Israeli military activity must be monitored, and its nuclear opacity must end—beginning with immediate accession to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and full IAEA inspections.
3. Reform Israel Before the Region Collapses
Netanyahu’s actions today echo the extremism of the past. Just as Europe had to deweaponize and re-educate post-Nazi Germany, Israel must be de-escalated—not destroyed, but transformed into a lawful, peaceful state. This is not anti-Semitism or Islamic extremism. It is history demanding justice.
Israel must understand: security will never come from occupation or impunity. True safety lies in coexistence. A demilitarized, reintegrated Israel can finally be a respected state among equals—not feared, but trusted.
Only then can children in Gaza and Tel Aviv grow up under skies free of drones. Only then can the Middle East move from war to peace, from division to unity.
