The War in Gaza has now created a rift between friends and families against one another in Israel as well, further dividing the communities and political leaders as a result of the ongoing policies perceived by the Israeli government.
Captive families who have been on the streets for more than 680 days, demanding an end to the war and the release of the captives. Similarly, peace activists have slammed the Netanyahu government for continuing the war. On the other hand, the national and hard-core right-wing coalition partners are looking to seize the opportunity to capture and annex more Palestinian land, at the risk of sparking further international criticism.
Several Israeli activists have said the objectives of the Netanyahu government are not a secure peace agreement; rather, they are looking to expand operations to escape accountability. Netanyahu is currently facing a range of allegations, including trying to overhaul the Israeli constitution that would have bypassed the country’s Supreme Court, granting him all the powers. He is also facing corruption charges, including receiving expensive gifts from people in return for political favours.
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Meanwhile, Rapoport, a former senior editor of Israel’s liberal daily HAARETZ, told reporters that Israeli society is going through tough times due to the ongoing war in Gaza, as it has divided and polarised the society even further. The rift, which remained beneath the surface for decades, has started to appear with more prominence.
The initial Hamas attack triggered a wave of national unity; however, as the conflict raged on and Israel's conduct came under international scrutiny, the rift between the right and left has diverged further.
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