Israel's War Cabinet Exodus: Pressure Mounts on Netanyahu, Internal Turmoil Sparks Resignation Calls

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As the turmoil within Israel's political landscape deepens, key figures continue to abandon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's war cabinet. Benny Gantz's withdrawal from the government has triggered a cascade of resignations, amplifying calls for Netanyahu's resignation. Join us as we delve into the escalating internal crisis and the mounting pressure on Netanyahu to navigate these turbulent waters.    #Israel #Netanyahu #PoliticalCrisis #WarCabinet #BennyGantz #ResignationCalls #InternalTurmoil #MiddleEastPolitics                 ~PR.274~ED.155~HT.98~

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00:00 Israel's political landscape faces unprecedented turmoil.

00:20 National Unity Chairman Benny Gantz has announced his party's withdrawal from Prime Minister

00:26 Benjamin Netanyahu's war government.

00:29 Citing a lack of progress in achieving true victory against Hamas, this development has

00:36 left many wondering, will the Netanyahu government fall any moment?

00:49 Gantz, one of three voting members of Netanyahu's war cabinet, has accused the Prime Minister

00:56 of prioritising narrow political considerations over decisive action.

01:02 His departure, along with other key figures, signals a significant fracture within the

01:07 coalition.

01:08 Gantz joined the government after the devastating October 7 Hamas attacks, driven by a sense

01:15 of unity and urgency.

01:17 However, he now contends that Netanyahu's approach has hindered strategic decisions

01:24 and vital for Israel's security.

01:28 Netanyahu's talk of unity hides a reality where strategic decisions are met with hesitation

01:35 due to narrow political considerations.

01:38 We are leaving the emergency government today with a heavy heart but wholeheartedly.

01:44 Despite Netanyahu's appeals for unity, Gantz and the National Security Party have submitted

01:50 their resignation letters.

01:54 Former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Esenqot and Knesset member Chilli Trapper also resigned,

02:00 criticising the war cabinet's inability to make crucial decisions.

02:05 This exodus underscores a growing discontent within the government as Gantz calls for new

02:12 national elections to restore peace and public trust and effectively address Israel's challenges.

02:19 Netanyahu's coalition still holds a majority in the Knesset.

02:24 But the departure of national unity could embolden far-right elements like Finance Minister

02:30 Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gavir.

02:36 These figures oppose any ceasefire with Hamas' complicating efforts to balance military objectives

02:42 with humanitarian concerns.

02:44 Netanyahu insists the government must stay the course until all war aims are achieved,

02:51 including the release of hostages and the elimination of Hamas.

02:57 Israel is in an existential war on multiple fronts.

03:01 Benny, this is not the time to abandon the campaign.

03:05 This is the time to join forces.

03:09 Public opinion polls indicate a growing preference for Gantz's leadership over Netanyahu's.

03:15 Gantz's party, National Unity, is projected to become the largest in the Knesset if elections

03:22 were held right now.

03:24 This political momentum challenges Netanyahu's authority as he navigates an increasingly

03:30 divided coalition and a public demanding effective leadership.

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