Netanyahu before the Israeli elections.. Will he ignite the region to save his political future?

A political analysis examining the likelihood of Benjamin Netanyahu resorting to regional military escalation before the Israeli elections, aiming to save his political future. The article reviews possible scenarios including a confrontation with Iran, targeting Houthi or Iranian leaders, or large-scale operations in Gaza and Lebanon, based on Netanyahu's trajectory during the years of war.

A political analysis discussing the likelihood of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu resorting to regional military escalation as the Israeli elections approach, aiming to save his political future. The article argues that for Netanyahu, the elections are not just a democratic process but a fateful battle for survival in power amid internal pressures, divisions in Israeli society, and the repercussions of the wars his government has waged. The article reviews possible escalation scenarios, including expanding the confrontation with Iran, targeting prominent Houthi leaders such as Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, or senior Iranian figures, or launching large-scale military operations in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon. The article notes that the experience during the years of war has shown the government's readiness to use military force on a large scale despite the human cost. The article concludes by questioning whether Netanyahu will move towards de-escalation or a military adventure, warning that linking the region's future to calculations of survival in power could make any Israeli decision a source of concern beyond Israel's borders.