Israeli soldiers holds a machine gun as he is standing on an armoured personnel carrier near the border with the Gaza Strip on September 7, 2025 in Southern Israel, Israel. The Israel Defence Force are in control of over 40% of Gaza City after mounting a new offensive, levelling buildings in the neighbourhood. Prime Minister Netanyahu announced Israel's intention to seize all of the strip after peace talks with Hamas broke down in July. © Amir Levy/Getty Images Netanyahu’s Never-Ending War The Israeli leader’s virulence against Palestinian statehood has extended even unto undoing the building blocks of his own state. 12 Sep 25