Israel's government-military pact fractures amid prolonged war

Nearly three years after the October 7 attacks, open clashes between Israel's political leaders and senior military officers have become routine, signaling a breakdown of the traditional partnership. A recent dispute over the replacement of a West Bank commander exposed deeper tensions over who defines victory and sets war aims. The prolonged conflict has eroded the military's role as a check on political ambition, with no shared definition of success.