Jerusalem, June 10
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Israel’s centrist war cabinet Minister Benny Gantz has announced his resignation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s emergency government and called for new elections.
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In response, Netanyahu released a statement, saying: “Israel is in an existential war on several fronts. Benny, this is not the time to abandon the campaign”.
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In a televised press conference, Gantz accused Netanyahu of prioritising his political survival over a ceasefire deal that would secure the release of about 100 hostages held in Gaza.
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