Irish Examiner view: Israel is facing growing anger 

Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu fighting against international condemnation

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is fighting against international condemnation, domestic outrage, and increasing frustration from his biggest backer, the US.

As he has throughout the near 11-month war his country has been waging against both Hamas and Hezbollah, Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is fighting against international condemnation, domestic outrage, and increasing frustration from his biggest backer, the US.

He is also having to cope with unruly far-right elements within his own government who have been openly asserting they are using their power in cabinet to prevent what they term a “reckless” ceasefire deal.