Baku:Israeli-American writer Miko Peled expresses concern that opposition to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu does not equate to a rejection of Israel's military actions or occupation. Peled, the founder of the Palestine House of Freedom, states that many Israelis support military actions, including those against Iran and occupations in Lebanon and Syria.

According to Anadolu Agency, Peled warns that Israel is "crumbling from within" and predicts chaos in the absence of a political transformation plan. As Netanyahu faces an election challenge, the debate centers on military exemptions for ultra-Orthodox Jews and the demand for an inquiry into the failure to prevent the October 7, 2023 attacks. These two issues are pivotal in the current political campaigns.

Exemptions for military service have long divided Israeli society, with many ultra-Orthodox men opposing compulsory enlistment. Peled estimates that close to 100,000 young ultra-Orthodox men are eligible but refuse to enlist. Netanyahu's opponents have vowed to end these exemptions, while his coalition partners aim to maintain them, raising concerns about potential unrest.

The second issue dividing the electorate is accountability for the failures surrounding the October attacks. Netanyahu's opponent, Gadi Eisenkot, proposes an independent inquiry, which Netanyahu opposes.

Peled, who has known Netanyahu since childhood, criticizes the prime minister's hawkish policies and accuses him of leading a campaign of ethnic cleansing against Palestinians. He argues that Netanyahu's political success reflects public support for his ideology, which views perpetual conflict as essential for Israel's survival.

The activist advocates for a single democratic state across historic Palestine, with the right of return for Palestinians, opposing the two-state solution as unviable. He urges international pressure and public protest against normalization with Israel to change government policies.

Peled warns that Israel is fracturing internally, citing disruptions in ports and airports, and challenges in education, healthcare, and law enforcement. He concludes that military might cannot compensate for these systemic weaknesses and stresses the need for a democratic plan to replace the current regime.