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Netanyahu Faces Backlash Amid Rising Gaza Casualties

7/12/2025

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under intense scrutiny as the Gaza conflict escalates, drawing comparisons to a "Vietnam phase" due to significant casualties. Experts caution against a full military occupation, highlighting the persistent danger posed by Hamas. In a tragic incident, an Israeli airstrike in Deir Al Balah claimed 15 lives, including children, amplifying humanitarian fears.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under intense scrutiny as the Gaza conflict escalates, drawing comparisons to a "Vietnam phase" due to significant casualties. Experts caution against a full military occupation, highlighting the persistent danger posed by Hamas. In a tragic incident, an Israeli airstrike in Deir Al Balah claimed 15 lives, including children, amplifying humanitarian fears.