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Netanyahu Faces Backlash as Military Operations Escalate in Gaza

9/7/2025

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has escalated military operations in Gaza amid widespread criticism.
Around 40,000 reservists were called up, but refusal rates range from 30% to 50%.
Many cite exhaustion and lack of resolution as reasons for their refusal, complicating military strategy.
Protests with hundreds of thousands demand accountability for the October 7 attacks.
Critics claim the government prioritizes power over public interest, neglecting hostages' return.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has escalated military operations in Gaza amid widespread criticism.
Around 40,000 reservists were called up, but refusal rates range from 30% to 50%.
Many cite exhaustion and lack of resolution as reasons for their refusal, complicating military strategy.
Protests with hundreds of thousands demand accountability for the October 7 attacks.
Critics claim the government prioritizes power over public interest, neglecting hostages' return.