Overview

• Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Martin Indyk, has called for the resignation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, citing a 'clear and present danger' to Israel.
• Indyk's call for resignation follows a report by The New York Times detailing how Netanyahu allowed and encouraged payments from Qatar to Gaza, which indirectly supported the Hamas militant group.
• Netanyahu's actions have reportedly caused a rift with U.S. President Joe Biden, Israel's main ally in the ongoing crisis with Hamas.
• The U.S. has recently vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza, a move that Netanyahu has welcomed.
• Despite the ongoing war and international pressure, Netanyahu has not assumed responsibility for Israel's lack of preparedness for the surprise attack by Hamas on October 7, which resulted in the death of 1,200 Israelis.