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Netanyahu sees 'no risk' in opposing Trump on Gaza plan

Former Israeli diplomat Alon Pinkas said Netanyahu absolutely needs a permanent war. Israel's rejection of the Gaza plan should be viewed entirely against the backdrop of the October 27 Israeli elections. Pinkas said Netanyahu has made a calculation he sees as risk-free — he believes he can openly defy Trump because Trump doesn't care that much, because of timing, because Hamas has not yet disarmed, and because he can do so with impunity. It's all about permanent war and elections. (Jin Shi)

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