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With Israel heading to its first national vote since the 7 October 2023 Hamas attacks, questions are rising about whether public backing for a strike on Iran could help Benjamin Netanyahu at the ballot box. The Guardian's chief Middle East correspondent Emma Graham-Harrison offers context.
Benjamin Netanyahu quoted historian Will Durant, saying Jesus has no advantage over Genghis Khan. The remark, made during a press briefing on Iran, went viral and drew protests from the Christian community. Netanyahu later said he did not intend to offend.
On the 21st day of the conflict, Tehran vows harsher retaliation if energy sites are hit again, Israel hints at a possible ground phase, global fuel prices spike, and diplomatic tensions rise after a controversial White House remark.
Washington sent A-10s and Apache helicopters to push ships away from the shipping lane, after President Trump told Israel not to repeat attacks on Iran's gas infrastructure. Israel still struck Tehran, Iran rerouted tankers near Larak Island, and regional tensions have driven oil prices up.
The US-Israeli bombing of Iran is now weeks in and delivering more harm than clarity. It lacks a legal or convincing rationale, has strengthened hardliners in Tehran, hurt civilians, shaken allies, and pushed global oil markets. It is time to stop this war of choice.