Reported 8 months ago
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu abruptly announced the dissolution of the war cabinet on June 17, 2024, seen as a move to prevent hardliners from joining the government, raising concerns about the Gaza ceasefire accord. Around 10,000 Israelis gathered outside Netanyahu's residence in Jerusalem to protest his autocratic decision, leading to clashes with police and at least 9 arrests. The decision, criticized by CNN's senior international journalist Ben Wedeman, has shifted decision-making to the National Security Council, aiming to avoid hardliners influencing choices. The move has created uncertainty over Gaza ceasefire prospects, with tactical ceasefires failing to yield progress amidst ongoing conflicts at the Israel-Lebanon border and Netanyahu's controversial actions.
Source: YAHOO