US and
Western Support
Israel is able to do this under the US and Western Shield. Washington
has been providing steady arms supplies and political protection at the UN. The
US has been vetoing or forces the presenters to soften resolutions that could
force accountability.
Fragile
Coalition Politics
Netanyahu’s survival hinges on ultra-right allies who demand
maximal war goals. Ending the war could collapse his government and he could
end up in jail under corruption charges.
Public
Mood in Israel
Despite failure of the government to avert Hamas October 07,
2023 attack, unresolved hostage issue keeps much of society aligned with
ongoing military action. Right-wing base still dominates the agenda, even as
war fatigue grows.
Weak
International Enforcement
The ICJ has ruled there is a plausible risk of genocide, but
it has no enforcement arm. The ICC issued arrest warrants, but implementation
depends on states unlikely to act against a US ally.
Climate
of Impunity
Normalization of extreme rhetoric allows harsher military
conduct without domestic blowback. International criticism often fades into
symbolic statements.
Divided
Opposition
Regional and Palestinian political fragmentation means no
coherent alternative pressure strong enough to compel an immediate ceasefire.
