Jan 17. Meron Rapaport/ 972 Magazine
“Inside Israel, the war in Gaza has become a burden on the government, the military, and society as a whole. In all the recent polls, a clear majority — between 60 and 70 percent, or even higher — supports ending the war. Contrary to what might have been expected, ending the war in Lebanon actually strengthened the desire to end the war in Gaza.
There are various reasons for this. The weekly demonstrations led by the families of hostages may not match the scale of the protest that erupted following the discovery of the bodies of six hostages murdered by Hamas back in September, but the challenge they pose to the government has not diminished. On the contrary, never before have so many Israelis taken to the stage at such large protests and so bluntly called for an end to a war while Israel is waging it. “
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A large billboard in Jerusalem depicts U.S. President-elect Donald Trump urging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end the war, January 13, 2025, photo: Chaim Goldberg/Flash90