To Tibon, it was all a diversion from Israel's own security. Meanwhile, Netanyahu was accused of bolstering the more hard-line rule of Hamas in the Gaza Strip, in a risky move to try to drive a wedge between Palestinian leaders in the two noncontiguous territories.Īnd when Netanyahu earlier this year launched a controversial reform of the country's judicial system, weakening the courts and giving himself more control over them, it divided Israelis and prompted massive street protests. Together they have expanded Jewish settlements in the West Bank, alienating the moderate Palestinian Authority, which governs that territory. Last year, he invited far-right religious parties to govern with him. But critics say he strayed from that focus, and gambled with it. In power for most of the past 16 years, Netanyahu has long portrayed himself as tough on security.

Polls taken last month show Netanyahu would lose if elections were held now. 7, a leading pro-Netanyahu newspaper reversed its stance and ran an editorial calling for his ouster after the war. 3 poll found 76% of Israelis want Netanyahu to resign.

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