The nation’s debate between those who want Hamas vanquished and those who want a deal and the war to end has intensified after escalation plans were announced
Israel’s far-right pressed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to go harder against Hamas, ahead of a UN Security Council meeting on Sunday regarding the premier’s plan to conquer Gaza City.
Over 22 months into the war in Gaza, Israel is gripped by a yawning divide, pitting those calling for an end to the conflict and a deal for the release of the hostages against others who want to see Hamas vanquished once and for all.
The debate has only intensified after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s security cabinet announced plans on Friday to expand the conflict and capture Gaza City.
While thousands took to the streets in Tel Aviv on Saturday night to protest the cabinet’s decision, far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich posted a video online, slamming Netanyahu’s decision on Gaza as half-hearted.
