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Pressure mounts on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as key member of the war cabinet, Benny Gantz, threatens to resign by June 8 unless a new Gaza war plan is implemented. The rift within the cabinet highlights the struggle over postwar plans for Gaza amidst ongoing conflict with Hamas.

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The articles revolve around escalating tensions within Israel’s government, notably within the War Cabinet. The countdown to a potential political crisis began when Benny Gantz threatened to resign from the cabinet by June 8 unless a new strategy for Gaza was implemented. Gantz, who serves as the defense minister and is Netanyahu’s main rival, demanded a fresh approach involving Gaza and Hamas [source]. This ultimatum to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signals a significant challenge to Netanyahu’s leadership, forcing him to devise a new plan for Gaza amid ongoing conflict [source].

Tensions were further compounded as other cabinet members hinted at potential alignments with Gantz’s stance, indicating widespread dissatisfaction within the government with the current strategy [source]. The growing pressure within the War Cabinet impels Netanyahu to confront the need for new post-war plans for Gaza, particularly as Gantz’s deadline looms [source].

The potential resignation of key cabinet members, particularly Gantz, has the potential to destabilize Netanyahu’s administration and shift the political landscape in Israel [source]. The crisis within the War Cabinet coincides with international pressure on Israel to address the situation in Gaza, adding to the complexity of the internal political dilemma [source].

As the situation unfolds, Netanyahu faces increasing scrutiny regarding his leadership and decision-making, with Gantz leveraging his stance on Gaza as a pivotal point challenging the current approach to the conflict [source]. The fragility of the status quo within the Israeli government appears to hinge on Netanyahu’s response to Gantz’s ultimatum and his ability to navigate the political storm brewing within the War Cabinet [source].

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Thread Age 72 days

Number of Articles 116

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