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Editorial: Liberation

Contre Nétanyahou, la colère
Sept. 2, 2024

  • The execution of six Israeli hostages by Hamas in Gaza has led hundreds of thousands of Israelis to the streets in mourning and anger.
  • A rare call for a general strike in Israel has led to shutdowns throughout the country, including its main international airport.
  • Victims' families and much of the public blame Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for being indirectly responsible for these deaths.
  • A deal for the return of the hostages is 'close', according to US President Joe Biden.
  • The end of crossfire would mean confronting the consequences of the massacre it started for Hamas, and the end of Israel's reprisal for Netanyahu.
  • The continuation of the conflict, which has killed over 40,000 Palestinians, is seen by Western leaders, including Joe Biden, as a way to contain the war and prevent a regional flare-up that markets fear.

Conclusion: The ongoing tragedy has led Israelis out into the streets in protest, not just against Netanyahu and Hamas, but against the cynical calculus of international leaders.