Israel’s warfare cupboard member Benny Gantz arrives on the U.S. State Division in preparation for a gathering with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington, DC, March 5, 2024.
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Benny Gantz, a centrist member of Israel’s three-man warfare cupboard, introduced his resignation on Sunday.
The transfer poses no quick risk to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who nonetheless controls a majority coalition in parliament. However the Israeli chief has grow to be extra reliant on his far-right allies.
Gantz is a well-liked former navy chief who joined Netanyahu’s authorities shortly after the Oct. 7 Hamas assault in a present of solidarity.
His presence additionally enhanced Israel’s credibility amongst worldwide companions. Gantz has working relationship with U.S. officers.
Gantz has beforehand stated that if Netanyahu doesn’t develop a brand new plan for post-war Gaza, he’ll go away the federal government by June 8.
