Benny Gantz

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Benny Gantz: The Israeli Official Caught in the War Cabinet Drama

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Find out why Benny Gantz's resignation threat has Israel on edge!

Benny Gantz, a prominent Israeli war cabinet minister, has been making headlines with his potential resignation amidst the Gaza conflict. As part of the centrist government, Gantz has been at the center of political tension, delaying crucial statements and threatening to step down if post-war plans are not solidified. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged Gantz to remain in the emergency body, hoping to avoid further instability in the government.

The recent delay in a statement by Gantz was due to a successful hostage rescue, complicating his decision-making timeline. Despite Netanyahu's pleas for Gantz to stay, the political turmoil continues. Gantz's initial deadline for a post-war plan set for June 8 has added pressure to the situation, with uncertainties looming over the future of Israel's leadership.

In a surprising turn of events, Gantz's postponed press conference on the day of the hostage rescue disrupted his party's plans to potentially leave Netanyahu's government. The ongoing saga of Gantz's position in the war cabinet highlights the delicate balance of power within Israel's political landscape.

As the drama unfolds, it remains to be seen whether Gantz will stand firm on his resignation threat or choose to continue serving in the government. The rescue of the Israeli hostages adds a layer of complexity to the already tense situation, shaping the dynamics between Gantz and Netanyahu in the war cabinet.

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Benny Gantz delays statement after hostage rescue (Reuters)

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Israel PM asks war Cabinet minister Benny Gantz not to quit after ... (The Straits Times)

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Netanyahu asks war cabinet minister Benny Gantz not to quit (Roya News English)

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Netanyahu asks Gantz to remain in war government after hostages ... (The Jerusalem Post)

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Israel's Gantz cancels expected press conference announcing ... (Haaretz)

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Moderate politician Benny Gantz resigns from Israeli war cabinet (The Guardian)

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Israeli minister Benny Gantz resigns from war cabinet in blow to ... (CNN)

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Centrist politician Benny Gantz resigns from Israel's war cabinet ... (ABC News)

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Israel's centrist minister Benny Gantz quits Netanyahu government (Reuters)

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Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz quits over lack of post-war ... (Sky News)

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Israel war cabinet minister Benny Gantz quits Netanyahu's government (Aljazeera.com)

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Benny Gantz resigns from Israel's government over Gaza (Financial Times)

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Israel war cabinet minister Benny Gantz resigns from Benjamin ... (SBS)

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Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot leave Israel's war cabinet (The Economist)

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Centrist Benny Gantz is quitting Israel's war Cabinet, citing ... (ABC News)

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Benny Gantz resigns from Israel's war cabinet, accuses Netanyahu ... (SBS)

Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz has quit the emergency government over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's post-conflict plans for Gaza.

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