Netanyahu under pressure: mass protests against Gaza plan in Israel!

Netanyahu under pressure: mass protests against Gaza plan in Israel!

Gaza, Palästinensische Gebiete - Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is acute exposed to domestic pressure. In the midst of massive protests against the planned expansion of military operation in the Gaza Strip, he announced an urgency meeting of the UN Security Council, which is scheduled to take place on Sunday. Tens of thousands of people have already demonstrated in Israel and demand negotiations on an ceasefire and the release of hostages. This protest is listed in particular by relatives of the hostages captured in the Gaza Strip, which decide against the military plans.

Netanyahu has announced a press conference for Sunday at 3:30 p.m. MESZ, which will represent his first media appearance since the approval of a plan to take the city of Gaza. The aim of the military approach is a victory over Hamas, although the plans are faced with sharp criticism both in Israel and internationally. UN Secretary General António Guterres reacted alarmed to the Israeli projects and several states, including Austria and Germany, expressed criticism.

protests and resistance in the military

The protests on August 9, which included peace activists, directly against Netanyahu's decision to tighten the battles in the Gaza Strip. This decision also encounters resistance within Israeli military leadership, which expresses concerns that the humanitarian situation could further exacerbate and put the hostages in danger. Analysts estimate that the impending use of taking the city of Gaza could take weeks or months. Gaza, the largest population center of the northern Gaza Strip, has a high density of Palestinians who suffer from the effects of the conflicts.

international reactions and arms exports

In the past few days, the federal government has partially exposed to exporting weapons to Israel. Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) said this step was necessary to take into account humanitarian aspects. However, the CSU reacts to this decision with violent criticism and warns of the security policy consequences of such an export stop. Member of the Bundestag Stephan Pilsinger and foreign policy expert Stephan Mayer emphasize that Israel's security must not be weakened in the current situation.

With an explosive increase in tensions in the Middle East, it remains to be seen how the international community and in particular the actors involved will react to the dramatic developments. While Netanyahu is under pressure, the upcoming military offensive in Gaza could have decisive effects for both security in the region and for the future of its government.