Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved the country’s war cabinet following the departure of former General Benny Gantz and his National Unity party from the government. This move has sparked clashes near the Prime Minister’s residence in Jerusalem, with police using water cannons on protesters demanding new elections and a deal with Hamas for the release of hostages in Gaza. The dissolution of the war cabinet, a key consultative body formed for unity after attacks on October 7, is seen as a strategic move by Netanyahu to reorganize his advisory groups amidst growing domestic and international pressures.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially dissolved Israel’s war cabinet.
The dissolution followed the departure of Benny Gantz and his National Unity party from the government.
Clashes erupted near the Prime Minister’s residence in Jerusalem, with police using water cannons on protesters.
Protesters are calling for new elections and a deal with Hamas to release hostages held in Gaza.
The war cabinet was formed as a unity measure after attacks on October 7, integrating parts of the opposition into the government.
Netanyahu’s decision to dissolve the war cabinet is seen as both a political move and a strategy to reorganize his advisory system in the face of increasing pressures.
Netanyahu plans to form smaller consultative groups ahead of major decisions, shifting away from the broader war cabinet format.
The absence of the war cabinet removes a symbol of unity, potentially increasing domestic and international pressure on Netanyahu’s government.
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