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Centrist Benny Gantz, a member of Israel's war Cabinet, resigns over lack of plans for postwar Gaza

Benny Gantz, a key member of Israel's War Cabinet and the top political rival of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, leaves after a meeting at the State Department, Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Washington. (Mark Schiefelbein / AP Photo) Benny Gantz, a key member of Israel's War Cabinet and the top political rival of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, leaves after a meeting at the State Department, Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Washington. (Mark Schiefelbein / AP Photo)
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Benny Gantz, a centrist member of Israel鈥檚 three-man war Cabinet, announced his resignation on Sunday.

The move does not immediately pose a threat to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who still controls a majority coalition in parliament. But the Israeli leader becomes more heavily reliant on his far-right allies.

Gantz said that Netanyahu is making 鈥渢otal victory impossible鈥 and that the government needs to put the return of the hostages seized Oct. 7 by Hamas "above political survival.鈥

The popular former military chief joined Netanyahu鈥檚 government shortly after the Hamas attack in a show of unity. His presence also boosted Israel鈥檚 credibility with its international partners. Gantz has good working relations with U.S. officials.

Gantz had previously said he would leave the government by June 8 if Netanyahu did not formulate a new plan for postwar Gaza.

He scrapped a planned news conference Saturday night after four Israelihostages were dramatically rescued from Gaza earlier in the day in Israel鈥檚 largest such operation since the eight-month war began. At least 274 Palestinians, including children, were killed in the assault, Gaza health officials said.

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