By Ramzy Baroud 
The potential Israeli civil war story is as old as the Israeli state, despite Netanyahu’s claims. Recent events suggest otherwise.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed the possibility of a civil war in Israel, amidst growing protests following key resignations from the Israeli War Cabinet. These events have highlighted deep rifts in Israeli society that may escalate to a state of civil war.
The current political turmoil in Israel began before the Gaza war, involving a coalition formed by three Israeli parties led by military figures attempting to challenge Netanyahu’s rule. The mass protests that followed demanded political stability and regime change, reflecting a larger discontent with the right-wing rule in Israel.
Historically, Israel’s military has played a significant role in its political landscape. Netanyahu’s attempts to marginalize the military’s influence have disrupted the country’s political balance, reminiscent of early internal conflicts during Israel’s formation.
– Ramzy Baroud is a journalist and the Editor of The Palestine Chronicle. He is the author of six books. His latest book, co-edited with Ilan Pappé, is “Our Vision for Liberation: Engaged Palestinian Leaders and Intellectuals Speak out”. Dr. Baroud is a Non-resident Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Islam and Global Affairs (CIGA). His website is www.ramzybaroud.net