ASSESSMENTS

As the Opposition Gains Strength, Disruptions in Israel and the Gaza Conflict Will Increase

Sep 3, 2024 | 19:41 GMT

Demonstrators calling for action to secure the release of Israeli hostages held captive since the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks by Palestinian militants Sept. 3 in front of the Israeli Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Demonstrators calling for action to secure the release of Israeli hostages held captive since the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks by Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip, on Sept. 3 in front of the Israeli Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv, Israel.

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A strengthened anti-government movement in Israel is likely to reduce coalition government unity and could lead to months of disruptions to daily life, incentivizing the Israeli government to intensify military operations in Gaza, pulling forces from the northern front and West Bank, and seeing tensions between pro- and anti-government partisans possibly escalate into violence....

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