Netanyahu Faces a Political Crisis Over the Gaza Cease-Fire Deal

Mr. Ben-Gvir proved to be an unreliable coalition partner by demanding wage hikes for police and refusing to support crucial legislation, forcing Netanyahu to vote after surgery. Netanyahu is trying to persuade Smotrich to stay in the coalition by promising to resume the war against Hamas, risking his relationship with the incoming Biden administration to maintain power. The deal reached this week mirrors Biden’s proposal from last May, with Netanyahu potentially choosing between his parliamentary majority and his ties to Trump and Saudi Arabia.

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