Israel may have just hit a turning point in its war on Gaza — but not for the reason you think
Massive protests in Israel pose a threat to Prime Minister Netanyahu's power and could impact the country's actions in Gaza.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv in Israel’s largest protests in months. While some are calling for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to step down, the real threat to his power comes from ultra-Orthodox Jewish demonstrations against mandatory military conscription, a change that would affect their longstanding exemption. Netanyahu faces criticism for his handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict and is under pressure domestically and internationally. The intricate balance of his far-right coalition government may be at risk due to this issue, with potential consequences for Israel’s actions in Gaza.