Israel faces deepening national divide, pushing it toward civil war, warned Aharon Barak, former Supreme Court Chief Justice, in a Channel 12 interview.
He highlighted growing crisis with no efforts to resolve divisions. Barak pointed to rising violence, noting protests escalate daily—cars torched today, bullets tomorrow, bloodshed next. “We’ve crossed red lines I never imagined,” he said.
Country grapples with severe political, social unrest. Gaza war rages on one front, while Iran, Lebanon, Yemen launch relentless attacks. Past three days saw Israel counter two massive hypersonic missile strikes piercing Iron Dome defenses. Gaza-fired missiles wreak havoc inside borders. War-weary Israelis, longing for lasting peace, grow disillusioned amid political chaos, security threats.
Anger swells against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Crowds flood streets, demanding resignation, accusing him of prolonging war to mask failures. Ordinary citizens suffer most, they claim. Daily protests rock Tel Aviv, other cities, uniting civilians, security analysts, ex-military officials. Calls intensify for swift return of war hostages, immediate government ouster.
Months of sirens, missile alerts exhaust, frustrate populace. Urban centers live under constant attack fears—Houthi drones, missiles from Yemen, retaliatory Gaza strikes destabilize further. Recent history’s largest Iran-led assault tested Israel’s defenses raising doubts about Iron Dome’s resilience. Experts question system’s effectiveness against bigger onslaughts.
Society splits deeper. Netanyahu’s right-wing backers push war continuation; left-leaning citizens, large public faction demand end, view government as failed. Protests swell daily, seeking Netanyahu’s downfall, hostage release. UN, global bodies critique Israel’s military stance, fueling domestic unease, resentment.
Economy buckles under strain. Barak’s warning paired with current turmoil, sparks fears of looming internal conflict. Government decisions, ongoing war, international backlash cloud Israel’s political future. Analysts warn unchecked unrest could spiral into chaos if Netanyahu’s administration fails to act fast.
