Overview

• Benny Gantz resigned from Israel's emergency government, citing frustration over Netanyahu's lack of a clear Gaza strategy.
• Gantz's resignation, along with Gadi Eisenkot's, has ended the unity war cabinet formed after Hamas's October 7 attack.
• Netanyahu now relies more heavily on far-right coalition partners, increasing their influence on military decisions.
• Public opinion polls suggest Gantz's National Unity party would defeat Netanyahu's Likud in potential early elections.
• The collapse of the unity government raises concerns about prolonged conflict and heightened tensions with Hezbollah.