As the war in Gaza enters its seventh month, tens of thousands of protesters in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and other Israeli cities are demanding the release of hostages held in Gaza and demanding new elections. .
The Guardian's Jerusalem correspondent said: Bethan McKernan, To tell michael safi This is a moment of political crisis for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who also faces pressure from within his ruling coalition over the issue of military exemption granted to the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community. Israel's allies, including the United States, are increasing pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to urgently authorize aid to Gaza, which is facing famine, and to clarify how he will deal with the aftermath of the conflict.
An end to the conflict and new elections will pose difficulties for the Israeli prime minister. Polls suggest he will likely lose power. This means he will once again have to face corruption charges that were first brought against him in 2019, which he has always denied.
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