Moderate politician Benny Gantz resigns from Israeli war

Move does not immediately pose a threat to Benjamin Netanyahu, but prime minister will now be more reliant on far-right allies

The moderate politician Benny Gantz has resigned from Israel’s war cabinet. The move does not immediately pose a threat to the prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, who still controls a majority coalition in parliament. But the Israeli leader will now be more heavily reliant on his far-right allies.

Gantz accused Netanyahu of preventing real victory by allowing political considerations to impede strategic decisions in the Gaza war. He also urged the prime minister to call an election.