@middleeasteye: “Hamas, Hezbollah and the Palestinian and Iran-backed armed groups in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and Yemen are bolder and more militarily capable to strike back as never before in the 76-year conflict." In his latest column, MEE’s editor-in-chief David Hearst argues that Netanyahu’s Israel is a sinking ship. “Why are many Israelis so keen right now to get European passports? They would not be so anxious about acquiring a bolt hole if they were confident in staying in the Palestinian lands they have colonised.” Israel has entered a new era, and it should all lead pragmatic Israelis to one conclusion: it is time to stop fighting and to talk, he writes 👉 🔗: Tap the link in our bio for the full column* ✍️: Opinion by David Hearst *The views expressed in this column belong to the author and do not necessarily reflect the editorial policy of MEE