It is reported that the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under serious pressure due to the push for a ceasefire from America’s leading Western supporters.
His famous response to the push for a ceasefire was to say it was “far from meeting Israel’s demands”. However, his having to agree to discuss it is reportedly causing serious division within the State of Israel.
It is an open secret that Netanyahu runs his government with the support of Jewish ultra-nationalists. They have threatened to overturn Netanyahu’s government if Israel does not completely capture the city of Rafah . But if a ceasefire is agreed to at this point, Israel will have to stop taking Rafa city .
At the same time, families and supporters of Israeli hostages held by Hamas militants are pressing Netanyahu to agree to a deal to repatriate them.
American President Joe Biden is also facing serious criticism for supporting two wars in Ukraine and Israel. It will be able to influence him decisively in the upcoming presidential election.
Joe Biden is pushing Netanyahu to accept a cease-fire, and political commentators say the Israeli prime minister will have to choose between the survival of his government or a cease-fire.