Hamas's plan to destroy Israel's economy is already underway — opinion

Political commentator Jackie Hugi in a column on Maariv claims that Hamas is using the international situation to increase pressure on Israel. As an example, he cites the diplomatic crisis with Britain, which was resolved, but the threat of sanctions against settlements remains. Hugi believes that Israel is losing international support, and London's actions could push other countries to take similar steps, ultimately leading to coordinated political and economic boycott.

Political commentator Jackie Hugi in his column on Maariv claims that Hamas has already launched a plan to destroy Israel's economy, using the international situation. As an example, he cites the recent diplomatic crisis between Israel and Britain. The British government threatened to expel 27 Israeli diplomats from London in response to Israel's decision to close the British consulate in East Jerusalem. The conflict was resolved: the consulate was renamed the "British Mission in Jerusalem," but it continues to operate. However, the threat of sanctions against Israeli settlements remains — London intends to ban imports from beyond the "green line" and take measures against companies servicing settlements. Hugi believes that Britain's actions could push other states to take similar steps. He notes that Israel is losing support on the international stage: European ambassadors record every incident in the West Bank, and pro-Palestinian protests are taking place in Western capitals. According to the commentator, all these factors — government actions, street protests, court materials in The Hague — could combine and lead to coordinated political and economic pressure on Israel. Hamas, he says, is actively using Turkish diplomacy and Qatar's political influence to achieve its goals.