The Israel-Iran war has the entire world holding its breath, due to the regional and global complications it brings. For two days now, the two countries have been exchanging missile attacks. While Israel has struck Iran's nuclear and military bases, Iran has responded by launching missiles at Israel, including at the headquarters of the Defense Forces, IDF.
But despite the fact that the conflict risks attracting even the world's "heavyweights", for publicist Floriar Arapi, this entire war is being waged solely to save one person, Benjamin Netanyahu. "Every time a trial begins, a war begins. Two months ago, when the fighting resumed in Gaza, it resumed the day after Netanyahu's trial," said Arapi, invited to "Off the Record" with Andrea Dangli on A2 CNN.
But can this whole big war be just about the fate of one person? For Arap, yes! "He is the leader of that state. And unfortunately, the only thing that is keeping him in power and most likely out of prison - because if he falls from the post of prime minister, another government will come and hand him over to the International Court, or he will remain in hiding - is doing this for his own power. He is a threat to regional and global security," he said.
What is Netanyahu accused of?
Benjamin Netanyahu's trial began in 2020 and includes charges of corruption, fraud and breach of trust. He is accused of accepting lavish gifts from wealthy businessmen and offering favors in exchange for positive media coverage, writes A2 CNN. The most important case, known as "Case 4000", involves his relationship with the telecommunications company Bezeq. Netanyahu has denied all the charges and called them a political "witch hunt". The trial is still ongoing and has been subject to numerous delays, creating strong tensions in Israeli politics.
What is happening between Israel and Iran?
On Friday, Israel launched a massive airstrike with over 200 aircraft against about 100 targets in Iran, hitting military and nuclear facilities in Natanz, Esfahan, Tabriz and others, in Operation "Rising Lion" that resulted in about 78 deaths (including generals and scientists) and over 320 injuries.
Iran immediately responded by launching over 150 ballistic missiles and more than 100 drones toward Israel, killing civilians in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, although Iron Dome missile defense systems intercepted most of the attacks.
The second series of Israeli strikes continued on Saturday. The IDF said it had eliminated over 20 senior Iranian officials and hit Iranian air defense bases and facilities.
As a result, the developments have disrupted Iranian-American nuclear talks, while the price of oil and gold has increased significantly in international markets. (A2 Televizion)
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