Former Israeli defense minister and key war cabinet member Benny Gantz is set to address the public today regarding his plan to withdraw from the wartime emergency government formed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The news conference is scheduled for 8:40 p.m. local time in Ramat Gan.
Last month, Gantz had issued ultimatums to Netanyahu, demanding a strategy for the war-torn enclave of Gaza, the return of hostages held in Gaza, the elimination of Hamas, and the relocation of Israeli residents to the north of Israel by June 8. Netanyahu's office rejected these demands, citing potential harm to Israel.
