Israeli war Cabinet member Benny Gantz announced his resignation on Sunday, citing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's alleged mismanagement of the war effort and prioritization of political survival over national security. Gantz expressed disappointment in Netanyahu's handling of the conflict, accusing him of hindering the achievement of true victory and making empty promises.
Despite Gantz's departure, Netanyahu maintains a majority coalition in parliament, though he now leans more heavily on far-right allies who oppose the latest U.S.-backed cease-fire proposal. Gantz, a former military chief, had joined Netanyahu's government in a show of unity following a Hamas attack and had been instrumental in bolstering Israel's credibility with international partners.
