Netanyahu reacted to the resignation of the War Cabinet minister: “It is time to join forces”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu immediately responded to the resignation of Benny Gantz, centrist War Cabinet minister, and called for unity.

“It is time to join forces and not abandon due to disagreements over the management of the war in Gaza,” Netanyahu declared in a message broadcast through the X social network.

This call came at a critical time, as Israel faces conflict on several fronts.

Netanyahu stressed the importance of maintaining cohesion amid the crisis. “Israel is in an existential war on several fronts. Benny, this is not the time to abandon the campaign, this is the time to join forces,” he stated.

The prime minister stressed that the offensive will continue until “victory” is achieved against the terrorist group Hamas.

The Israeli leader also recalled that the doors of the government remain open for “any Zionist party” that wishes to collaborate in the defeat of the “enemies and guarantee the security” of the citizens of Israel.

This call for unity also came after the joint resignation of Gadi Eisenkot, minister without portfolio and observer member of the War Cabinet, and Chili Tropper, another member of the National Unity party. These resignations occurred after Benny Gantz made the announcement about him.

The resignation of Gantz and his political allies generated diverse reactions in the government and the opposition.

Itamar Ben Gvir, Minister of National Security, took advantage of the situation to request a position in the War Cabinet, while Bezalel Smotrich, Minister of Finance, criticized Gantz’s decision, considering it a victory for the leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah.

For his part, Yair Lapid, head of the opposition, described Gantz’s action as “important and correct,” and reiterated the need to form a “sensible” government that returns security to the citizens of Israel and restores the economy and international position of the country.

Gantz’s resignation, although symbolic, puts greater pressure on Netanyahu, as he is one of the most valued political figures in Israel and leads in most electoral polls.

Despite his departure, the prime minister’s coalition maintains its 64-seat majority in the Knesset, although the stability of the government could be affected in the near future.

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