Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu disbanded his war Cabinet on Monday, consolidating his influence over the Israel-Hamas war and potentially reducing the chances of a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip in the near future. This decision followed the withdrawal of Benny Gantz, Netanyahu's chief political rival and a retired general, from the three-member war Cabinet, leaving Netanyahu with greater control over major war policies.
The disbanding of the war Cabinet means that decisions regarding the conflict will now be approved solely by Netanyahu's security Cabinet, which is predominantly composed of hard-liners who oppose the U.S.-backed cease-fire proposal and advocate for continuing the war. While Netanyahu may consult with close allies in ad-hoc meetings, the move is expected to give him more authority in prolonging the conflict.
