President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu appear to be in disagreement over the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Netanyahu insists that the war will only end once Hamas is defeated, which contradicts Biden's new peace proposal that Israel has reportedly submitted. The main objective for Israel in this war is to prevent another October 7th incident carried out by Hamas.
Israeli protesters are currently demanding an early election and urging Netanyahu to accept the peace plan. The protests, which are a common sight in cities like Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, emphasize the importance of bringing back the hostages held by Hamas since October 7th. Most Israelis prioritize the safe return of the hostages over the military destruction of Hamas.
Politically, Netanyahu's decision to potentially agree to the peace deal, currently under review by Hamas, has caused a stir within his governing coalition. While Hamas has shown a positive initial reaction to the deal, they maintain that the war will continue until Israel's conditions are met, including the destruction of Hamas, the return of hostages, and ensuring Gaza cannot threaten Israel.
Netanyahu's far-right ministers have criticized the potential deal, labeling it as a surrender to Hamas. Despite this opposition, opposition leader Yair Lapid has expressed support for the deal, suggesting that Netanyahu may have enough votes in the Knesset to pass it even without the far-right ministers. However, if the far-right ministers withdraw from the coalition, Netanyahu's government could collapse, leading to fresh elections that current polls indicate he might lose.
