Benny Gantz postponed resignation from Israeli government after successful hostage rescue in Gaza
Four hostages were rescued in response to ultimatum given by Gantz to Netanyahu on May 18th for a plan to end the war in Gaza by June 8th
Gantz's resignation could increase pressure on Netanyahu to bring the war in Gaza to a conclusion, but some analysts argue he may lean more on far-right government allies for support
In a dramatic turn of events, Benny Gantz, the leader of Israel's opposition National Unity party and a member of the government's war cabinet, has postponed his resignation from the government. This comes after four hostages were successfully rescued. The rescue operation was carried out in response to an ultimatum given by Gantz to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on May 18th, demanding a plan for the end of the war in Gaza by June 8th. With no plan announced by the deadline and Gantz threatening to make his resignation public, many are now watching closely to see if he follows through with his threat. If Gantz does resign, it could increase pressure on Netanyahu to bring the war in Gaza to a conclusion; however, some analysts argue that Netanyahu may lean more on his far-right government allies for support. The overall situation remains tense as the rescue of the four living hostages has temporarily stalled Gantz's resignation, but the future of Israel's government and war efforts in Gaza remain uncertain.
Benny Gantz is the leader of Israel's opposition National Unity party and a member of the government's war cabinet.
Gantz called on Netanyahu to put forward a postwar plan that includes the return of hostages held by Hamas, demilitarization of the Gaza Strip, and identification of non-Hamas leaders to govern the enclave.
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Benny Gantz threatened to resign from the war cabinet if no plan was announced by June 7.
Benny Gantz gave Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu an ultimatum to come up with a plan for the end of the war in Gaza by June 8.
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy when it states 'Gantz has acted as a counterbalance to Netanyahu, who draws most of his support from Israel’s right wing. Netanyahu has distanced himself from the cease-fire proposal announced by Biden, bending to pressure from far-right members of his coalition who have said they will pull their support for him if he moves forward with the deal.' This statement implies that the opinions of Gantz's political allies and opponents carry weight in determining his actions and influence on Netanyahu. However, it is not explicitly stated that these individuals hold any expertise or authority on the matter at hand.
Gantz has acted as a counterbalance to Netanyahu, who draws most of his support from Israel’s right wing.
Netanyahu has distanced himself from the cease-fire proposal announced by Biden, bending to pressure from far-right members of his coalition who have said they will pull their support for him if he moves forward with the deal.
