Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz quits over lack of post-war Gaza plan

The consequences of Benny Gantz’s resignation in Israel and Gaza

Gantz had no real option other than to resign from the government to retain any credibility with Israeli voters.

Benny Gantz resigns from Israel’s war cabinet

A key member of Israel’s war cabinet has resigned. Benny Gantz, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s biggest political rival, has stepped down after Netanyahu failed to meet the deadline Gantz gave him to come up with a post-war plan to replace Hamas in Gaza by June 8.   In a speech on Sunday, June 9, the retired army general said it was a “complex and painful” decision.  “Regrettably, Netanyahu is preventing us from advancing toward true…

Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz resigns, cites frustrations over war in Gaza

Benny Gantz, a key figure in Israel's war against Hamas, has quit Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's war cabinet, adding political pressure to the ongoing conflict.

Why the departure of Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz does – and doesn't – matter

Benny Gantz is back where he was at the start of the war Hamas launched on October 7: an ex-defence minister, ex chief of staff – and Prime Minister Benjamin (Bibi) Netanyahu's chief political rival.

Israel thrust between far-right support and Gaza cease-fire, as Netanyahu rival quits war cabinet

Israel's war cabinet minister Benny Gantz resigned from the emergency government, dealing a decisive blow to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

War on Gaza: Israeli war cabinet minister resigns - Daily Trust

Israel’s centrist War Cabinet Minister, Benny Gantz, announced his resignation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s emergency government and called for new elections. In response, Netanyahu released a statement saying that “Israel is in an existential war on several fronts. “Benny, this is not the time to abandon the campaign.” In a televised press conference, Gantz accused Netanyahu of prioritising his political survival over a ceasefire de…