Benny Gantz Quits Israeli War Cabinet, Citing Netanyahu’s ‘Empty Promises’
Benny Gantz, a retired general, centrist politician and key member of Israel’s war cabinet, resigned on Sunday, accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of mishandling the war in Gaza.
Gantz, who turned 65 on Sunday, announced his National Unity party’s departure from the government “with a heavy heart” in a televised address. Citing Netanyahu’s “empty promises,” he said the PM was “preventing us from advancing to the real victory.”
Gantz’s departure is not expected to threaten Netanyahu’s grip on power, as the government will still enjoy a slim majority in parliament. But it will further isolate the 74-year-old prime minister, who has thus far refused to consider a ceasefire plan backed by the U.S.