Israel Marks Six Months Since October 7 With New Divisions, Fueled by BidenJoel B. Pollak 6 Apr 2024
Israelis marked six months since the October 7 terror attacks on Sunday — mourning the dead, praying for the return of the remaining hostages, and worrying about divisions that have re-emerged under Biden administration pressure.
For months, protests calling for the release of the hostages managed to stay somewhat separated from political rallies against the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which had been subdued since the war broke out.
But after President Joe Biden backed Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-NY) call last month for Israel to hold early elections to oust Netanyahu, the Israeli left has become more aggressive, and the two causes have merged.
In addition, U.S. intelligence agencies predicted, during a period of few protests, that massive protests would emerge to topple the Israeli government. And Netanyahu’s main political rival met with the White House on a surprise visit.
The pressure has emboldened some — not all — hostage advocates to join their cause with that of Israel’s political opposition, exploiting public yearning for the hostages to come home in an effort to bring down Netanyahu.
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