Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Is Seeking To Shore Up Support For The War In Gaza As Some Lawmakers Say They Will Skip His Address To Parliament On Monday

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking to shore up support for the war in Gaza as some lawmakers say they will skip his address to parliament on Monday.

Netanyahu, who is the first sitting Israeli prime minister to face court as a defendant, has denied any charges and claimed that the indictments were part of a political witch hunt.

The prime minister is expected to address the Knesset, Israel's parliament, on Monday about the ongoing operation in Gaza. The military campaign has entered its second week, with more than 200 Palestinians killed and thousands injured. The Israeli military has said that it has killed more than 160 Hamas militants.

Netanyahu's speech comes as he faces mounting pressure from within his own party. Several members of the Likud party have said that they will not attend Netanyahu's address, citing their opposition to the war in Gaza. The prime minister is also facing pressure from the international community, with the United Nations calling for a ceasefire and the European Union urging Israel to end its offensive.

Netanyahu's address is expected to be closely watched by both Israelis and the international community. It remains to be seen whether he will be able to shore up support for the war in Gaza and quell the growing dissent within his own party.