Deadly bombardment has strengthened Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right coalition but drawn the ire of hostages and their families. Donald Trump’s unconditional support has also emboldened the Israeli PM.
Ever since Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu grudgingly signed up to a multiphase ceasefire with Hamas in January, he has made no secret of his distaste for its terms.
In the early hours of Tuesday, he brought the fragile peace it had allowed to an end.