Netanyahu faces protests, legal pressure, and coalition challenges in Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is dealing with multiple domestic pressures. Thousands of people are protesting across Israel, with many calling for an investigation into the October 7 attacks and accusing Netanyahu of ignoring warnings before the massacre.

At the same time, Netanyahu is facing legal and political challenges. The Israeli High Court has ordered him to explain why he hasn't fired National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. His ongoing corruption trial saw scheduled hearings canceled this week, and the attorney general stated she has yet to examine a request for a pardon for Netanyahu. Within his coalition, there is internal friction over policies like military exemptions for yeshiva students and a bill concerning prayer at the Western Wall.