Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved Israel’s six-member war cabinet, following the departure of coalition leader Benny Gantz from the government.
The decision was announced during a meeting of the political security cabinet on Sunday evening, as reported on Monday.
Gantz’s exit prompted the dissolution, with Netanyahu explaining that the cabinet was initially formed at Gantz’s request as part of the coalition agreement.
Nationalist-religious Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir had called for the establishment of a new war cabinet featuring coalition party leaders, emphasizing the need to continue Israel’s bombardment of Gaza despite international calls for restraint, including from the United States.
However, Netanyahu declined their request.
“The cabinet was in the coalition agreement with Gantz, at his request.
As soon as Gantz left – there was no need for a cabinet anymore,” Netanyahu stated.
Moving forward, Netanyahu is expected to consult on the Gaza conflict with a smaller group of ministers.
This includes Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, both of whom were part of the now-dissolved war cabinet.
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