Amidst reports of over 17,000 Palestinian casualties, Netanyahu's actions, seen by some as an attempt to recover falling support due to perceived intelligence oversights before the October 7 Hamas attacks, have stirred controversy.

Recently, Netanyahu's comments to the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee were leaked and criticized as politically charged. The criticism has come from across the political spectrum, including from members of his own Likud party.

Many have expressed that such divisive language is inappropriate and insensitive during wartime when troops are engaged in Gaza and many are mourning.

Netanyahu also hinted at resisting U.S. pressure to alter Israel's military strategy following President Joe Biden's comments on diminishing global backing for Israel's actions in Gaza, further igniting political discourse.

Opposition leader Yair Lapid has slammed the Prime Minister's conduct as egregiously cynical amidst the crisis. Israeli political analysts predict Netanyahu's standings could worsen post-conflict, with the possibility of internal party friction or disagreement with far-right allies.

A significant portion of the Israeli public reportedly desires Netanyahu's resignation, a sentiment expected to grow once the military campaign in Gaza deescalates.

Journalist Anshel Pfeffer has predicted that Netanyahu will face imminent political challenges once the military actions wind down, potentially leading to the dissolution of his coalition and the inevitability of an election which current polls suggest he would lose decisively. Netanyahu is thus perceived as preparing for the forthcoming political struggle.