Netanyahu Dissolves War Cabinet Amid Political Upheaval

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolved the War Cabinet, following the departure of centrist Benny Gantz. This move raises Netanyahu's reliance on ultra-nationalist allies and complicates Gaza cease-fire negotiations. The War Cabinet had been established in response to an October Hamas attack, but Gantz's exit adds instability to an already tense situation.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has disbanded the influential War Cabinet overseeing the Gaza conflict, a government spokesperson confirmed on Monday. This decision follows the recent departure of key member Benny Gantz, a centrist and former military chief, who left over dissatisfaction with Netanyahu's war management.

Gantz's exit has heightened Netanyahu's dependence on his ultra-nationalist allies, who are staunchly against a cease-fire. This scenario complicates the already delicate negotiations aimed at concluding the eight-month Gaza conflict. Netanyahu is expected to hold smaller, more exclusive forums for handling sensitive war-related issues.

Established in the initial days of the conflict, the War Cabinet symbolized a political alliance between Netanyahu and Gantz, aimed at presenting a unified front. However, as Israel and Hamas contemplate the latest cease-fire proposal, Netanyahu faces escalating pressures both domestically and internationally. Gantz's departure underscores the growing political instability within Netanyahu's government.

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