Israeli Defense Minister Criticizes Government Policy on Postwar Gaza

Israeli defense minister criticizes government policy on postwar Gaza, leading to public division within the Israeli government. The U.S. administration withholds bomb shipment but continues to support Israel. 626 Israeli soldiers have fallen in the war. UNRWA accused of supporting terrorism and perpetuating conflict.

Internal Revolt in Israeli Government over Postwar Gaza

President Joe Biden is backing an internal revolt within Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government over the fate of postwar Gaza, with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant opposing long-term Israeli rule and advocating for Palestinian entities to take control of Gaza, supported by international actors and Arab states. The Biden administration applauds Gallant’s remarks and calls for a plan for post-war governance of Gaza.