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The moderate politician Benny Gantz has resigned from Israel’s war cabinet. The move does not immediately pose a threat to the prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, who still controls a majority coalition in parliament. But the Israeli leader will now be more heavily reliant on his far-right allies.
Gantz accused Netanyahu of preventing real victory by allowing political considerations to impede strategic decisions in the Gaza war. He also urged the prime minister to call an election.
The move does not immediately pose a threat to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who still controls a majority coalition in parliament. But the Israeli leader becomes more heavily reliant on his far-right allies.
Gantz, a popular former military chief, joined Netanyahu’s government shortly after the October 7 Hamas attack in a show of unity.
His presence also boosted Israel’s credibility with its international partners. Gantz has good working relations with U.S. officials.
Gantz had previously said he would leave the government by June 8 if Netanyahu did not formulate a new plan for postwar Gaza.
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