“BIBI MUST GO!” Protesters Rally Outside Netanyahu’s Home as Gaza Anger Intensifies

Protests are growing outside Benjamin Netanyahu's residence, with demonstrators demanding an end to the Gaza war. But as Israel's political deadlock deepens after the vote, the battle to form a government is becoming even more complicated. Partial results put Netanyahu's bloc at around 53 seats, the opposition at 48, and Arab parties at a record 19 seats. With neither side securing a clear majority, Israel is once again facing a difficult coalition puzzle. President Isaac Herzog is pushing political leaders to find a way forward and avoid another election. But just as opposition leaders search for potential partners, a major obstacle has emerged. Avigdor Lieberman, whose Yisrael Beiteinu party is part of the anti-Netanyahu camp, has reportedly cut contact with Gadi Eisenkot, Naftali Bennett, and Yair Lapid. Lieberman has also told Channel 12 that he will not join or support any government that depends on Arab Party seats. That position directly clashes with protesters urging opposition leaders to work with Palestinian parties to remove Netanyahu from power. And this is where the numbers become critical. Arab parties hold a record 19 seats in the partial count, potentially making them significant players in coalition negotiations. But Lieberman's refusal to support a government dependent on those seats narrows the opposition's options. The result is a growing divide between street demands and political reality. Protesters are calling for an end to the Gaza War and a change in leadership, while opposition parties face difficult choices over whom they can work with to build a governing majority. For Netanyahu, the deadlock creates another high-stakes political battle. For his opponents, the challenge is not simply winning seats, but finding partners willing to cooperate. With Herzog pushing to avoid another election, and coalition talks facing fresh obstacles, Israel's political future remains uncertain. The protests may be growing louder, but turning that public pressure into a new government could prove much harder.