Israeli Prime Minister's Key Rival Resigns from War Cabinet
Benny Gantz resigns from Israeli war Cabinet after postwar plan for Gaza fails to materialize, citing Netanyahu as obstacle to victory. Global condemnation of civilian death toll in Gaza war. Gantz calls for elections and criticizes Netanyahu for lack of plan. Netanyahu faces further isolation and relies on far-right support. U.N. orders Israel to halt offensive in Rafah. International Criminal Court seeks arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas leaders. Netanyahu claims Israeli military is the most moral army in the world. Far-right members threaten to dissolve government if Netanyahu agrees to proposal.
Key Points
- Benny Gantz resigns from Israeli war Cabinet due to lack of postwar plan for Gaza
- Netanyahu criticized for hindering victory and facing global condemnation for civilian death toll in Gaza
- Calls for elections and criticizes Netanyahu for lack of plan
- U.N. orders Israel to halt offensive in Rafah, International Criminal Court seeks arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas leaders
- Far-right members threaten to dissolve government if Netanyahu agrees to proposal