Israel Sees Largest Anti-Government Protest Since Oct. 7 Attack

Israel Sees Largest Anti-Government Protest Since Oct. 7 Attack
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The Spin

Right narrative

While some Israelis have rallied in good faith to demonstrate the need for an immediate solution to bring the hostages back home, it's outrageous that the opposition is now cynically using the hostage situation as a pretext to oust Netanyahu. In a short-sighted attempt to achieve short-term political goals, these anti-Netanyahu protests effectively undermine the Israeli negotiating position in talks with Hamas.

Left narrative

Netanyahu failed to prevent Hamas' Oct. 7 massacre and his military strategy has failed to effectively return the hostages. Though Israel is fighting its weakest enemy ever — a besieged militant group of a few thousand fighters — the government has managed to conduct the country's most unsuccessful military campaign. Now, Israel has been left isolated and soon to be bankrupt. Netanyahu must go as soon as possible.

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