Israeli opposition leader urges mass protests against Netanyahu
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Tel Aviv: Israeli Opposition leader Yair Lapid has called for massive protests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. Lapid announced plans for a rally, accusing Netanyahu of signalling that "there are no boundaries" with the renewed war efforts. He urged the nation to unite and demand an end to the ongoing conflict.
In a post on X, Lapid stated, "This is our moment. This fight is for our future. This is our country. Come to the streets."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that the recent attacks by Israel are just the beginning. He emphasised that the military operations will continue until all war objectives are fully achieved. Netanyahu clarified that the assaults will persist until all hostages are released and Hamas is completely dismantled.
He further remarked that Hamas has likely realised Israel's strength within the past 24 hours. Netanyahu has threatened further that the brutal attacks will not cease, reiterating that this is just the beginning.
The Israeli defence minister has declared that Hamas must recognise the shift in the rules of engagement, warning that "the gates of hell will open for Hamas." He also stated that Israel is targeting Hamas through land, air, and sea operations.
After abruptly ending a weeks-long ceasefire, Israel resumed its attacks on Gaza without prior warning. Reports indicate that a ground operation is under way, with the Israeli army issuing evacuation orders in eastern Gaza, including areas like Beit Hanoun, as a signal of impending military actions.
In a devastating airstrike early Tuesday morning, involving over 100 fighter jets, 413 individuals, including women and children, lost their lives. Over 660 people were injured, and many remain trapped under the rubble, with the death toll expected to rise.
It is in this context that Lapid called Netanyahu's government an “illegitimate government,” arguing that “the only solution is the unity of an entire people who come together and say ‘enough.'”
