On October 29, Amnon Shashua, Senior Vice President of Intel and President & CEO of its subsidiary Mobileye, called for the immediate removal of Prime Minister Netanyahu. He expressed that since the 7th of this month, Netanyahu's administration has been marked by "failure, discord, and incompetence."
In July, Shashua penned an article protesting the Netanyahu government's push for judicial reforms. He also mentioned that labeling protesters as "illegal" hinders societal progress. In the article, he urged the Netanyahu administration to halt its attempts and return to the right path before making grave mistakes.
Now, Shashua's disappointment with the Netanyahu administration has deepened. He stated that the government seems more concerned about "political survival" than the nation's interests. The only way to address the current situation, he believes, is to immediately change the government.
Earlier on October 30, the Israeli military launched a ground attack on the Gaza Strip, which was subjected to more intense airstrikes and shelling. Over the past few days, Israel has expanded its ground operations in Gaza, aiming to eliminate Hamas militants hiding in underground tunnels.
As of the 30th, they have targeted over 600 militant sites. Local residents report that the main north-south coastal road in Gaza has been attacked multiple times, and communication in the northern region is challenging due to internet and communication blackouts.
In an interview, U.S. Vice President Harris stated that while Israel has the right to defend itself, Palestinians should also be afforded equal security. She emphasized that the U.S. has "absolutely no intention" and no plans to send combat troops to Israel or Gaza.
According to CNN, the U.S. Marine Corps' rapid response force is moving closer to Lebanon and Israel in the eastern Mediterranean. The U.S. claims this move aims to assist in civilian evacuations.
On the 29th, UN Secretary-General Guterres once again called for a ceasefire, demanding the unconditional release of all hostages in Gaza and continuous humanitarian aid to meet the needs of the people of Gaza. UNICEF also believes an immediate ceasefire is necessary. As of the 30th, over 3,000 children have been killed in the conflict due to Israel's military actions.
Meanwhile, protests have erupted worldwide, with increasing anti-Semitic and anti-Islamic attacks. On the 29th, hundreds of anti-Semitic protesters stormed an airport in the Dagestan region of Russia, protesting against a plane from Tel Aviv. A video on social media shows people waving Palestinian flags, with some demanding to check passengers' passports to identify Israeli citizens.
Biden has urged Israeli and Arab leaders to seriously consider their demands, believing that the primary task now is to find a solution to the long-standing Israel-Palestine conflict.
For decades, the U.S. and Middle Eastern countries have failed to promote peaceful coexistence between Israel and Palestine. Early in his administration, Biden rarely mentioned the Palestinian statehood issue. It wasn't until recently that Biden's stance began to shift, emphasizing that efforts towards Palestinian statehood should not be overlooked. On the 25th, Biden expressed support for Palestinian statehood.
Throughout this conflict, Biden has consistently sought aid for Israel. Palestinian-American groups, Muslim advocacy organizations, and some Democratic colleagues have expressed disappointment with the Biden administration's unwavering support for Israel as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens.
Some Democratic officials fear that Biden's handling of the Israel-Palestine conflict might weaken his and the Democratic Party's standing among Arab-American voters and younger voters. Polls show these voters exhibit more sympathy for the Palestinian people than older and centrist voters within the party.
Moreover, on the 28th, the UN passed a resolution calling for a humanitarian truce, which was approved with 120 votes. However, the U.S. voted against it, drawing widespread criticism. It was only then that the Biden administration began to shift its stance, no longer unequivocally supporting Israel.
As of this report, the ongoing conflict has resulted in over 9,816 deaths on both sides. In the Gaza Strip, over 8,306 people have died, including 3,457 children and 2,136 women, with another 21,048 injured.
