The National Unity Party head’s resignation from the emergency government will ultimately have little effect, expert says.
Benjamin Netanyahu
The address will be the Israeli premier’s fourth; Sen. Bernie Sanders says he’ll boycott the address, calling Netanyahu a “war criminal.”
A poll revealed that 70% of the public would like elections pushed forward, but also showed a strengthening of the coalition.
The prime minister is urging all 120 members of the Knesset to sign a declaration denouncing the move by the court’s chief prosecutor.
Conflicting political interests threaten to topple Israeli government, proving that unity might be more difficult than victory.
Demands for a hostage deal, a Rafah battle, governmental stability and US pressure all pushing the premier in different directions.
“It will happen,” stated the Israeli prime minister.
Anti-government demonstrations, which had been on a low flame since Oct. 7, burst forth with renewed ferocity this week.
Israel is bracing for intensifying demonstrations this week after Saturday night saw one of the largest anti-government gatherings since Oct. 7.
The Tikva Forum denounced statements by some hostages’ relatives calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
