"Haaretz : Why Was Israel Not Supposed to Enter the War of October 7

" Haaretz raises a fundamental question about the motivations and implications behind Israel’s decision to go to war on that pivotal day. The newspaper argues that the war was not inevitable, but rather the result of a series of political and intelligence failures, coupled with the absence of a long-term strategic vision.

Instead of seeking sustainable diplomatic solutions or addressing the root causes of the conflict with the Palestinians, the Israeli leadership chose a military response—one that led to a bloody escalation that could have been avoided. Haaretz points out that this slide into war did little to enhance national security and instead deepened the regional quagmire, resulting in human and economic losses that could have been prevented with a more prudent and cautious approach.