The events of recent days underscore how Israel exploits settler terrorism, which has long ceased to be 'isolated clashes,' to establish facts on the ground while benefiting from global indifference. When armed settlers enjoy immunity, the message to Palestinians is clear: no one will protect you

The Trump administration sees establishing Palestinian rule as critical to stability in the Gaza Strip. Qatar is pushing for such a mechanism to be announced even before Netanyahu visits Florida next week, believing thousands of PA police officers must be deployed immediately to salvage the cease-fire

Some members of Israel's ruling coalition still claim that Qatargate is not affecting Netanyahu's standing, but the scandal is part of his soft underbelly on the right – alongside the Haredi draft evasion law