A Blow To Netanyahus Leadership

Benny Gantz Resigns from Israel's War Cabinet

A Blow to Netanyahu's Leadership

Division Deepens within Israeli Government

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz has resigned from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's war cabinet, citing a lack of progress on a postwar plan. The move is a significant blow to Netanyahu, who has been under increasing pressure to address the ongoing conflict with Hamas.

Gantz's resignation comes as divisions within Israel's leadership continue to deepen. He and Netanyahu have clashed over a number of issues, including the handling of the Gaza conflict and the need for a political settlement. Gantz's exit exposes the fractures within Israel's leadership and raises questions about the stability of the government.

The move is unlikely to force Netanyahu from office, but it does weaken his position and limits his options. With Gantz gone, Netanyahu will need to find other partners to shore up his coalition government. However, the pool of potential partners is shrinking, and it is unclear if Netanyahu will be able to form a stable government.

Benny Gantz is a retired Israeli military general who entered politics in 2018 in opposition to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He is the leader of the centrist Blue and White party, which is the main opposition party in the Knesset.

Gantz's resignation is a sign of the growing dissatisfaction with Netanyahu's leadership. The prime minister has been under fire from both the left and the right for his handling of the Gaza conflict and the coronavirus pandemic. With Gantz's resignation, Netanyahu is now facing a serious challenge to his authority.