Benny Gantz resigns from Israel's war cabinet

Netanyahu's coalition government weakened

Gantz: 'I cannot be a part of a government that is not working for the good of the people'

Benny Gantz, a former rival of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has resigned from Israel's war cabinet, dealing a blow to the prime minister's coalition government.

Gantz, who served as defense minister in Netanyahu's government, said he could no longer be a part of a government that was "not working for the good of the people."

Gantz's resignation comes at a time when Netanyahu is facing mounting pressure from within his own party and from the opposition. The prime minister is scheduled to go on trial next month on corruption charges, and he has been criticized for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gantz's resignation is a significant blow to Netanyahu's coalition government, which now has a slim majority in the Knesset, Israel's parliament. It remains to be seen whether Netanyahu will be able to maintain his grip on power, or whether he will be forced to call new elections.

The resignation of Benny Gantz from Israel's war cabinet is a reminder that Israel's government is in a state of turmoil. The prime minister is facing mounting pressure, and his coalition government is now in jeopardy. It remains to be seen what the future holds for Israel, but it is clear that the country is in for a period of uncertainty.