Defiant Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu doubled down on opposition to Palestinian statehood, deepening the divide with Israel’s closest international allies, as cracks in his wartime “unity” government became increasingly evident.

Anger with Netanyahu is also increasingly visible on the streets, even though there is broad public support for the war. On Saturday, protesters gathered in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Caesarea and Kfar Saba, some calling for bolder action to secure the release of hostages, and others demanding the prime minister step down.

One in Jerusalem held a placard that read: “Mothers’ cry: we will not sacrifice our children in the war to save the rightwing.”

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    10 months ago

    probably because the good up-and-coming leaders either got shot by IDF or recruited by Hamas, since there’s not much job prospects inside Palestine and Hamas smuggles supplies in

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      10 months ago

      Palestinians put Hamas in power. Therefore it was the responsibility of Palestinians to remove them from power.

      They didn’t do that, so now the IDF has to do it. But now we want a ceasefire before the job is done because we want to keep Hamas in power?

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        10 months ago

        What choice do you think Palestinians have when Hamas smuggles weapons in.
        What do Palestinians use to go against Hamas? Harsh words?