Netanyahu's top rival left Israel's war Cabinet. How does that affect the prime minister and Gaza?
The resignation of a senior member of Israel’s war Cabinet was a dramatic show of distrust in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his strategy for the eight-month-old war with Hamas
By Julia Frankel And Jack Jeffery
Published - Jun 11, 2024, 01:23 PM ET
Last Updated - Jun 11, 2024, 01:23 PM EDT
JERUSALEM (AP) — The resignation of a senior member of Israel's war Cabinet was a dramatic show of distrust in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his strategy for the eight-month-old war with Hamas.
But the departure of Benny Gantz does not immediately appear to threaten Netanyahu, who still controls a majority coalition in parliament.
For now, the Israeli leader becomes more heavily reliant on far-right allies who oppose the latest U.S.-backed cease-fire proposal and want to press ahead with the war.
Here’s a look at what Gantz’s decision means for Israeli politics and for the war.
