The Noise You Are Hearing is a Split in the Israeli War Cabinet

Israeli Citizens Are Increasing Protests Over Government

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There is no united fron In the Israeli War Cabinet any longer. The Associated Press is reporting that Benny Gantz, a centrist member of Israel’s three-member War Cabinet, has said he will resign from the government if these is not a new plan in three weeks’ time for the War in Gaza. Such a move would drive Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu closer to the hard right members if the government and perhaps lead to new elections.

What Is Gantz Wanting?

For Starters,

1. return of hostages.
2. ending Hamas’ rule.
3. demilitarizing the Gaza Strip.
4. establishing an international administration of civilian affairs with American, European, Arab and Palestinian cooperation.
5. supports efforts to normalize relations with Saudi Arabia.
6. widen military service to all Israelis.

“If you choose the path of fanatics and lead the entire nation to the abyss — we will be forced to quit the government,” Said Gantz.

NETANYAHU’S FUTURE

Gants departure would likely make Netanyahu more beholden to far-right allies, those who…