CNN "Even after the ceasefire, the fire remains due to the internal strife in Israel."

2025.01.19. PM 3:01
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Although Israel's cabinet has finally approved a cease-fire agreement with Palestinian militant Hamas, some far-right ministers strongly oppose a full end to the war, pointing out that questions remain about whether the ceasefire will be maintained.

CNN pointed out that the cease-fire approved by Israel's cabinet cannot guarantee an end to the war or the release of the remaining 60 hostages, as only the first phase of the cease-fire, which calls for a 42-day temporary suspension of fighting, has been agreed.

He also predicted that the implementation of the ceasefire after the first phase could be determined by the internal political situation in Israel, where political divisions between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, far-right coalition partners and opposition parties are deepening.

The cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas calls for the two sides to first stop fighting for 42 days and exchange 33 hostages held by Hamas for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held in Israel.

However, details of the second and third stages of the ceasefire, which will take place 42 days after the promised date, have not yet been determined.

Israel and Hamas will begin discussions on the second and third stages of the ceasefire, including the remaining agenda of releasing hostages and a permanent ceasefire, on the 16th day of the ceasefire.

Against this backdrop, Netanyahu's far-right partners in Netanyahu's coalition are strongly protesting and suggesting a withdrawal from the coalition after he abruptly reversed his stance and agreed to a cease-fire.

CNN pointed out that the withdrawal of the far-right "Jewish Power" alone will not topple Netanyahu's coalition, but another far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, would also be a problem if he followed suit.

Smotrich insists fighting in Gaza should not be stopped permanently and that the war should resume after the 42-day first-phase ceasefire ends.

If Smotrich turns his back on Netanyahu, this could lead to the collapse of the coalition and the loss of Netanyahu's premiership.

In this case, Netanyahu's political fate will be decided by rival opposition leader Yair Lapid, who is said to be the worst situation Netanyahu wants to avoid.

In response, Netanyahu has met with Smotrich more than once until just before the ceasefire agreement, appealing for support.

Shortly after announcing the cease-fire agreement on the 15th, Netanyahu suspended the implementation of the agreement for several hours, saying Hamas was reneging on its promise regarding the list of Palestinian prisoners to be released.

In this regard, it is interpreted that Netanyahu has made a hard-line appearance to appease far-right public opinion in Israel.

The presence of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who will be inaugurated on the 20th, is a factor that compels Netanyahu's persuasion of far-right factions.

If Trump, who has vowed to end the war in Gaza and Ukraine at once, takes office, he is likely to put strong pressure on Netanyahu to implement the next steps of the ceasefire.

Netanyahu has ignored U.S. President Joe Biden's pressure on a ceasefire, believing in Trump's presence as another ally, but is now in a position where he cannot.




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