SETBACK FOR POSSIBLE TRUCE
Panikoff stated that the ICC’s transfer is “in all probability a setback” for individuals who wish to attain a ceasefire within the battle.
On Could 6, Hamas stated it accepted a proposal by mediators Egypt and Qatar for a truce. Nonetheless, Israel rejected the proposal, and its subsequent assault on Gaza’s far-southern metropolis of Rafah precipitated negotiations to stall.
Panikoff famous that Netanyahu has been beneath “excessive stress”, together with by the US, to achieve a ceasefire or not enter Rafah. Nonetheless, inside Israel, even those that vehemently oppose the Netanyahu have condemned the ICC’s resolution.
“What you possibly can see is Netanyahu making a willpower that there is nothing left to lose now. It truly makes it simpler for him to proceed to prosecute the battle, for him to proceed army operations, to perhaps even going into Rafah,” added Panikoff.
“Clearly, the exact opposite impact of what individuals, together with the USA, had been in search of.”
By way of whether or not the arrest warrant utility will change Israel’s battlefield techniques or army operations, Panikoff stated it could have an effect on diplomatic journey – particularly, Israel’s skill to frankly have interaction with Western allies.
“They’ve at all times travelled freely to Europe and different international locations to have interaction with their leaders,” he identified.
