Netanyahu spoils political tricks. It is now clear to the entire world that “the biggest military operation in years” was merely a distraction from Israel’s internal problems. And of course, distraction didn’t work and now protesters are organizing “the biggest protests in years”. From now on whenever Israel starts a new military operation the world will ask: is it another distraction? Huge self-harm for Israel.
People in the 21st century are not expected to behave similarly to barbaric uncivilized peoples in past centuries. This is not a good excuse to say “These crimes have been done a lot in history so what we are doing is not new”. It is true that history has seen many barbaric activities but you should not step in their shoes in the modern time.
UPDATE 1
According to international laws, Israel has invaded different regions and continues to build illegal settlements. International laws should be upheld. Stability requires collaboration from both sides.