David Hearst: Has Israel Already Lost the Gaza War?

The Futility of Military Victories

• 🎯 Israel may win individual battles due to technological superiority, but this mirrors the US experience in Vietnam, where military victories did not translate to winning the war.
• 💡 The core issue is Israel's inability to crush the Palestinian spirit or resistance, inadvertently creating future generations of fighters.
• ⏳ The current conflict is fought by a post-Oslo generation that has seen no progress in Palestinian national aspirations.

Shifting International Opinion

• 🌍 International opinion has rapidly deteriorated regarding Israel's actions, a stark contrast to earlier stages of the conflict.
• ⚠️ A joint condemnation by Britain, France, and Canada, and potential early recognition of a Palestinian state, signal a significant shift.
• 🤔 The timing of this shift is questioned, with speculation on whether it's due to UN statements on starvation, the blockade, or fear of legal repercussions for enabling alleged genocide.
• 🎭 A cynical view suggests these diplomatic shifts are mere