Netanyahu Faces a Political Crisis Over the Gaza Cease-Fire Deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a political crisis over the recent Gaza cease-fire deal, as his own government members and supporters are voicing their dissatisfaction with the agreement.

The cease-fire deal, brokered by Egypt and the United Nations, came into effect on Thursday, ending 11 days of intense fighting between Israel and Hamas. The conflict, which began on May 10, resulted in the deaths of over 250 Palestinians, including many civilians, and 12 Israelis.

While the cease-fire has brought a temporary halt to the violence, it has also sparked outrage among Netanyahu’s right-wing allies, who believe that the Israeli government should have continued its military campaign until Hamas was completely defeated.

One of Netanyahu’s key coalition partners, the far-right Yamina party, has threatened to withdraw from the government over the cease-fire deal. Yamina leader Naftali Bennett, who has been a vocal critic of Netanyahu’s handling of the conflict, accused the prime minister of capitulating to Hamas and failing to protect Israeli citizens.

In addition to facing criticism from within his own government, Netanyahu is also under pressure from his base of supporters. Many right-wing Israelis feel betrayed by the cease-fire agreement and believe that Netanyahu has lost his hardline stance towards Hamas.

Netanyahu, who is currently facing corruption charges and is in the midst of a political deadlock that has resulted in four inconclusive elections in the past two years, is now grappling with a new challenge to his leadership.

The political crisis over the Gaza cease-fire deal has exposed the deep divisions within Israeli society and raised questions about Netanyahu’s ability to navigate the complex political landscape. As he struggles to maintain his grip on power, Netanyahu will need to find a way to appease his critics while also ensuring the security and well-being of the Israeli people.

In the coming days and weeks, Netanyahu will have to navigate a delicate balancing act as he tries to rebuild his political support and address the underlying issues that have led to the current crisis. The fate of his government and his own political future may hang in the balance as he grapples with the fallout from the Gaza cease-fire deal.

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