Israelis Protest Netanyahu's Plan to Expand Operations in Gaza Strip

Political Landscape & Social Unrest - Significant protests against Netanyahu's government, initially focused on judicial system overhaul, have resumed with full force, including hundreds of thousands of people in Tel Aviv [1][2] - Prime Minister Netanyahu remains defiant, accusing protesters of potentially capitulating to Hamas and endangering national security for short-term gains [2] - Polls suggest Netanyahu is out of touch with majority opinion, potentially leading to major dissent in the future [3] Military Operations & Strategic Considerations - Israel's planned takeover of Gaza City has been delayed despite security cabinet approval ten days prior [5] - The military approved operational plans just yesterday, potentially involving call-up orders for thousands of reservists this week [6] - Israel is reportedly leaving a door open for resumed truce talks with Hamas, hoping the threat of a final push against Hamas will prompt them to re-enter negotiations [6]