Benjamin Netanyahu criticized large protests against his management of the Gaza war, claiming they aided Hamas in negotiations and hindered the release of Israeli hostages. With over 400,000 protesters nationwide, he alleged that calls for war cessation without Hamas's defeat increased Hamas's toughness and amplified the potential for future violence. The Palestinian health ministry reported over 62,000 deaths and more than 156,230 injuries due to the conflict. The protests, initiated by families of hostages, reflect growing societal divisions over the war's management and consequences in Israel.
Netanyahu stated that protests calling for an end to the war without defeating Hamas are strengthening Hamas's position and complicating the release of hostages.
According to the Palestinian health ministry, the ongoing conflict has resulted in over 62,004 Palestinian deaths and more than 156,230 injuries in 22 months.
Netanyahu emphasized the need to defeat Hamas to ensure the safety of Israel and the release of hostages, claiming that protests hinder this goal.
The scale of the protests indicates deep divisions within Israeli society regarding the ongoing conflict, highlighting conflicts over hostages and military strategy.
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