Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz has threatened to resign unless Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu establishes a post-war plan for the Gaza Strip. Gantz outlined a six-point plan that includes the return of numerous hostages, the end of Hamas' rule, the demilitarization of Gaza, and the establishment of an international administration for civilian affairs. His plan also supports efforts to normalize relations with Saudi Arabia. Gantz has stated that if this plan is not adopted by June 8, he will resign from the government.
His announcement on Saturday escalates a growing division within Israel's leadership, coming over seven months into a war that has not yet achieved its stated aims of dismantling Hamas and recovering the numerous hostages taken during the October 7 attack. The ongoing conflict continues without meeting these critical goals, increasing tensions and disagreements among the country's top officials.
