Ok, let me propose a theory:

• We know that Netanyahu deliberately supported Hamas funding to prevent Palestinian unity and block a two-state solution
• We know that defense stocks jumped after October 7 - Lockheed Martin bounced over 12% and raked in profits from the $17.9 billion in military aid flowing to Israel, and the $61 billion for Ukraine
• We know that all major powers had big problems in 2023: Netanyahu had 38% approval and 76% wanted him to resign, Putin was stuck in Ukraine, Biden faced declining ratings
• We know that Netanyahu’s coalition would have lost 11 seats in September 2023 polls and hundreds of thousands were protesting his judicial reforms

In this context the timing was perfect for everyone’s domestic problems. Israel’s massive protests vanished overnight. US defense spending got bipartisan support for the first time in years. Every incumbent got their foreign crisis distraction while defense contractors cashed in.

The world’s eyes switched from Ukraine, domestic failures, and economic problems to picking sides in Gaza. Defense budgets exploded, energy markets destabilized profitably, and populations rallied around their governments while ignoring corruption at home.

And that totally is the playbook of disaster capitalism. Don’t be a useful idiot for the war profiteers. Demand your government oppose blank-check military spending, and support peace negotiations over arms deals.