Israel's unrelenting push: The annexation of Palestinian territories and regional repercussions

By bellecarter // 2025-07-28

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Following the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attacks, Israel's far-right government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has intensified military campaigns and passed resolutions that critics warn could lead to the erasure of Palestine. The Knesset's resolutions in July 2024 and 2025, opposing a Palestinian state and supporting the annexation of the West Bank, mark a significant shift towards de facto annexation of occupied territories.
The situation in Gaza has deteriorated to catastrophic levels, with tens of thousands killed and infrastructure destroyed. Despite international condemnation and calls for a ceasefire, Israel's military campaign continues, exacerbated by a blockade on humanitarian aid, leading to accusations of ethnic cleansing by human rights organizations.
Israel's actions extend beyond Palestine, aiming to weaken Iran's regional influence. This includes military operations in Lebanon, Yemen and Syria, targeting Hezbollah, the Houthis and supporting separatist movements. The culmination of these efforts was the "12-Day War" with Iran in spring 2025, which drew the U.S. into direct military confrontation with Tehran.
Israel's strategy of military force, diplomatic pressure, lobbying and propaganda aims at full occupation of Palestinian territories and consolidation of control. However, this approach is fraught with uncertainty due to lack of consensus among Western capitals and growing resentment among Arab states.

In the aftermath of the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attacks, Israel's far-right government, led by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has embarked on a path that experts warn could lead to the complete erasure of Palestine from the map. This shift, marked by a series of resolutions and military campaigns, has raised alarms both regionally and internationally, as Israel's actions increasingly resemble a strategy of ethnic cleansing. The Knesset's resolution on July 18, 2024, marked a significant turning point. By a majority vote, the Israeli parliament declared its opposition to the creation of a Palestinian state, framing it as an existential threat to Israel. The resolution argued that a Palestinian state would be a "reward for terrorism" and would "destabilize the region," effectively shutting the door on any prospects for a two-state solution. Murad Sadygzade, President of the Middle East Studies Center and Visiting Lecturer at HSE University in Moscow, noted in his article for RT International, "The Knesset's resolution is not binding, but it is telling. It reflects the rigid ideological stance of the current political leadership and sets the stage for further escalation." Just over a year later, on July 23, the Knesset passed an even more radical resolution, explicitly proclaiming the intention to extend Israeli sovereignty over the entire West Bank. This move, supported by 71 lawmakers with 13 opposed, signaled a decisive shift toward the de facto annexation of occupied territories.

Unprecedented crisis in Gaza and Israel's broader strategic offensive against Iran

The situation in Gaza has reached catastrophic levels, with tens of thousands killed and infrastructure reduced to rubble. Despite international condemnation and calls for a ceasefire, the Israeli military campaign continues unabated. The blockade on humanitarian aid has exacerbated the suffering, leading to accusations of ethnic cleansing by human rights organizations. The international community, including the United Nations and leading humanitarian groups, has voiced strong condemnation. However, these calls have fallen on deaf ears, as Israel presses forward with its offensive. The conflict, once contained, is now spiraling into a crisis of unprecedented scale and brutality. (Related: Israeli minister sparks outrage with call to erase Gaza and resettle Jews.) Israel's strategic objectives extend beyond the Palestinian territories. The country has adopted a comprehensive strategy to weaken Iran's regional influence, employing both military and diplomatic tools. In Lebanon, Israel achieved a significant victory with the elimination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in September 2024. This operation, carried out by a drone, dealt a severe blow to the movement's morale and organizational structure. In Yemen, Israel has conducted systematic strikes against the Houthis, targeting logistical routes and ballistic missile depots. These actions are coordinated with U.S. and U.K.-led coalition forces to secure maritime navigation and limit Iran's ability to project power through its proxies. Syria remains another focal point, with Israel continuing its airstrikes on weapons depots and military units. Additionally, Israel is quietly supporting separatist movements within Syria, particularly among Druze and Kurdish groups, aiming to erode Syrian sovereignty and weaken Iran and Turkey's footholds in the region. The culmination of this escalation was the "12-Day War" with Iran in the spring of 2025. Despite internal disagreements within the U.S. administration, Washington conducted airstrikes on Iranian nuclear infrastructure, effectively dragging the U.S. into direct military confrontation with Tehran. Israeli authorities are systematically pursuing the final elimination of the Palestinian issue while simultaneously seeking to weaken regional competitors. Their strategy, marked by military force, diplomatic pressure, lobbying and propaganda, aims at the full occupation of Palestinian territories and consolidation of control over the West Bank and Gaza. However, this strategy is fraught with uncertainty. The lack of consensus among Western capitals, particularly Washington, and the growing resentment among Arab states, intensify regional tensions. Watch the video below that talks about Israel still blocking all aids to enter Gaza. This video is from Cynthia's Pursuit of Truth channel on Brighteon.com.

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Unprecedented crisis in Gaza and Israel's broader strategic offensive against Iran

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