Isreali Defense Minister Quits War Cabinet
Benny Gantz Leaves Emergency Government
Gantz Calls for Majority Resignation
Benny Gantz, the leader of Israel's opposition National Unity party and a member of the emergency war cabinet, has resigned from the government and called for a majority of the cabinet to follow suit.
Gantz's resignation comes amid growing discontent within the government over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the war on terror. Gantz has been a vocal critic of Netanyahu's policies, and his resignation is a major blow to the government's authority.
In a statement, Gantz said that he could no longer "be part of a government that is not fulfilling its basic responsibilities to the citizens of Israel." He called on the other members of the cabinet to join him in resigning so that a new government could be formed.
It is unclear whether Gantz's call for a majority resignation will be successful. However, his resignation has sent shockwaves through the Israeli government and is likely to lead to further instability.
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