Defiant Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu doubled down on opposition to Palestinian statehood, deepening the divide with Israel’s closest international allies, as cracks in his wartime “unity” government became increasingly evident.

Anger with Netanyahu is also increasingly visible on the streets, even though there is broad public support for the war. On Saturday, protesters gathered in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Caesarea and Kfar Saba, some calling for bolder action to secure the release of hostages, and others demanding the prime minister step down.

One in Jerusalem held a placard that read: “Mothers’ cry: we will not sacrifice our children in the war to save the rightwing.”

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  • t0m5k1@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    His true colours are on full display, yet many still try to say this is not genocide.

    It’s sick to the core.

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      UK’s David Cameron: “to suggest there’s genocidal intent? I do believe that’s wrong”

      They’ll bend over backwards to support Israel, and people are asking what Israel has over the UK to make it so. At some point, answers will have to be given.

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        11 months ago

        Read some British history. This is their last colony and they are very determined to keep it