Israeli National Security Minister Itamar BenGvir Resigns, Shakes Up Netanyahu's Coalition
In a significant political upheaval in Israel, National Security Minister Itamar BenGvir has announced his resignation from the government, declaring that his party, Jewish Power, will no longer support Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's administration. BenGvir, known for his hardline stances and hostility toward the Palestinian population, has been increasingly vocal in his criticism of the recent ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. He had made it clear that his resignation would follow if the Israeli government sanctioned the ceasefire, an ultimatum he has now fulfilled.
BenGvir's resignation is not an isolated incident; it comes along with the departure of two other ministers and several parliamentary members from his party. This coalition shake-up poses a new challenge for Netanyahu, who now holds a slim majority of 62 out of 120 seats in the Knesset.
The fallout from this decision could reverberate throughout Israeli politics, as the stability of Netanyahu's government hangs in the balance without the backing of BenGvir and his party. The Chancellor’s previous coalition strategy aimed to maintain a fragile stability within a deeply divided political landscape, but the departure of Jewish Power raises questions about the future trajectory of Netanyahu’s administration and its policies regarding the Palestinian territories.
As Israel continues to confront ongoing tensions and security concerns, the implications of BenGvir’s resignation are likely to be felt both domestically and in the broader regional context. Netanyahu will need to navigate this political crisis carefully, as the resignation could ignite further dissent among right-wing factions that have rallied around BenGvir's hardline approach.
The political stakes remain high as Israeli lawmakers and citizens alike await further developments in what is shaping up to be a volatile period in the nation's history.
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