Israel has been ramping up its global messaging campaign at a moment it faces increased isolation from many countries, and amid growing criticism from large powers like China, Russia, and major Latin American countries such as Brazil.But there have been signs of dissent even within the Biden administration as well, with pushback especially coming from the State Department of late, as US officials want to see the White House become more publicly critical of alleged Israeli war crimes, given also the immense death toll, at over 11,200 Gazans killed – with some half of these believed to be women and children.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is now taking his message to the American public, in a Monday night appearance on Fox News’ Sean Hannity, warning that the US will be “next” if his military doesn’t decimate Hamas.
And that’s when he emphasized the potential dire repercussions for the West if Israel fails in its objectives. “If we don’t win now, then Europe is next and you’re next. And we have to win,” he added.
Netanyahu on Hannity last night:
– Israel is invading Gaza "for the sake of Gazans." Sounds very generous and humanitarian
– War boils down to "good guys" versus "bad guys"
– If Israel doesn't occupy the Gaza strip, "Europe is next, and you're next." I guess he means Ohio pic.twitter.com/4GXGDC5khk
— Michael Tracey (@mtracey) November 14, 2023
h/t The Don Of Nantucket