Israeli Government Crisis Looms Over Gaza War
Benjamin Netanyahu faces a government crisis as far-right ministers threaten to collapse his coalition if he ends the Gaza war. The Israeli leader is caught between US pressure and domestic political demands. Experts warn the standoff could destabilize Israel's government.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces pressure from two fronts. US President Donald Trump wants to end the two-year Gaza conflict. Meanwhile, Netanyahu's own allies threaten to collapse his government if he stops the attacks.
Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called a ceasefire a serious mistake. Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir joined him in threatening to withdraw from the coalition. Both ministers belong to Netanyahu's fragile governing alliance.
A Middle East studies expert at the University of Oslo described the situation clearly. He said the political standoff smells like a government crisis. The warning comes as Netanyahu balances international demands against domestic pressures.
This political brinkmanship shows Netanyahu's difficult position. He must choose between angering Israel's closest ally or losing his parliamentary majority. The ultimatum from his own ministers puts the government's survival at stake.