Netanyahu Dissolves Israel’s War Cabinet After October 7 Attack, Gantz Resignation, and Ben-Gvir Pressure

Jun 17, 2024, 11:01 AM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved the country’s war cabinet, which was created after the October 7 Hamas attack to manage the conflict in Gaza. This decision follows the resignation of key members, including centrist former general Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot. The dissolution of the war cabinet is expected to consolidate Netanyahu's influence over the ongoing conflict and may reduce the likelihood of a ceasefire in Gaza. The move comes amid growing political pressure and internal divisions within the Israeli government, including demands from far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to join the cabinet. Netanyahu will now consult on war decisions with a smaller group of ministers, including Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer.