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Who Will Control the Gaza Strip After the Israel-Gaza War?

Benny Gantz, an Israeli war cabinet minister, Sunday quit the Benjamin Netanyahu-led emergency government with a  "heavy heart" over a lack of post-conflict plans for Gaza.

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Benny Gantz, an Israeli war cabinet minister, Sunday quit the Benjamin Netanyahu-led emergency government over a lack of post-conflict plans for Gaza.

War cabinet minister Benny Gantz on Sunday quit Israel's emergency government, reportedly in response to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's failure to provide a clear day-after strategy for Gaza.

Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz on Sunday quit Israel's emergency government, reportedly in response to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's failure to provide a clear post-war plan for Gaza.

Gants, deemed Netanyahu's main rival, alleged before television news reporters that the Prime Minister was "preventing us from advancing toward true victory."

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Gantz, deemed Netanyahu's main rival, alleged before TV news reporters that the Prime Minister was "preventing us from advancing toward true victory."

Calling for early elections, Gantz, deemed Netanyahu's main rival, alleged that the latter was "preventing us from advancing toward true victory."

Gantz, deemed Netanyahu's main rival, called for early elections and alleged that the latter was "preventing us from advancing toward true victory."

The departure of the centre-right National Unity's leader, who joined the cabinet after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, won't pose an immediate risk to the government.

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The exit of the centre-right National Unity's leader, who joined the cabinet after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, won't pose an immediate risk to the government.

Gantz said he was quitting because Netanyahu put his own "political survival" over the country's security needs, and "the situation in the country and in the decision-making room has changed."

Moderate Gadi Eisenkot, too, quit the war cabinet Sunday alleging that key strategic decisions were being blocked by "hesitation and political considerations.”

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The exit of the center-right National Unity's leader, who joined the cabinet after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, reportedly doesn't threaten the emergency government as Netanyahu controls a majority coalition in parliament.

The exit of the center-right National Unity's leader, who joined the cabinet after Hamas' Oct. 7 attack, doesn't threaten the emergency government as Netanyahu controls a majority coalition in parliament.

While Netanyahu asked Gantz to reconsider his resignation saying this was no time to "abandon the campaign," the opposition was reportedly divided over the move.

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While Netanyahu asked Gantz to reconsider his resignation saying this was no time to "abandon the campaign," the opposition was divided over the move.

Netanyahu has asked Gantz to reconsider his resignation, stating, "this is not the time to abandon the [military] campaign."

Gantz had issued an ultimatum seeking a new war plan by June 8. The war cabinet now has only Likud party members even as global calls to end the conflict grow louder.

War cabinet observer Gadi Eisenkot also resigned on Sunday, alleging that the cabinet was prevented from making key strategic decisions due to "hesitation and political considerations."

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Israel's war against Hamas continues to worsen the nation's situation, leading to internal collapse. The current war cabinet prioritizes political survival over the country's welfare, resulting in irrational decisions. A cease-fire is essential to recover Israel's economy, international relations, and societal stability. What is critical to avoiding the country's implosion is the ouster of Israel's existing leadership.

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Netanyahu's declining popularity and policies have drawn global criticism, yet Benny Gantz's replacing him is unlikely to significantly change Israel's Gaza policies. While Gantz might manage US ties better and be open to dialogue with Palestinian leaders, he is unlikely to push for a two-state solution, which he believes in but may lack the power of conviction to see through.

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Gantz is a strong contender to take Netanyahu's position, though his exit from the unity government will mean Netanyahu has less room to maneuver in regard to his far-right allies. However, Gantz's National Unity party still has a slight lead on Netanyahu, even if the premier is gaining in the polls. Gantz's main flaw is that he is a patriot, but his dealings with Netanyahu since his entrance into politics have toughened him up. Gantz must be ready to get his hands dirty if he wants to unseat Netanyahu.

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All Gantz has done is strengthen his enemies and weaken his own political position. Leaving the war cabinet was a pointless gesture, and now Gantz has no direct influence on Israeli policy. Gantz's stunt may have cost Israel a hostage deal, as extremists like Itamar Ben-Gvir will have more influence. Gantz is a lame duck who will amount to little in the coming months of turbulent domestic politics.

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The debate in Israel, the US, and the West more broadly is completely divorced from the material reality of the Palestinian people, who care little about which brand of Israeli leader is bombing them and which corrupt technocrat is chosen to run the Palestinian Authority. Palestinians want to be free in their homeland, yet their dreams are purposefully ignored by US and Israeli leaders who would rather force Palestinians into submission.

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