After the recent conflict in Gaza, former defense minister Benny Gantz has given an ultimatum to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the future of the Strip. Gantz has set a deadline of June 8 for Netanyahu to come up with a plan for the war against Hamas. If Netanyahu fails to meet this deadline, Gantz has threatened to withdraw from the government.
Gantz’s ultimatum has sparked an open conflict within the Israeli government over the future of Gaza. While Gantz’s withdrawal from the war cabinet would not automatically lead to the collapse of Netanyahu’s government, it could impact the image of wartime unity that Netanyahu has been trying to maintain.
Gantz’s conditions for the plan include the elimination of Hamas, the return of hostages, establishing an alternative government in Gaza, and ensuring the return of Israeli residents to northern Israel. He also emphasized the need for normalization with Saudi Arabia. Gantz warned that Netanyahu must choose between victory or disaster in dealing with the situation in Gaza.
The ultimatium from Gantz comes after Defense Minister Yoav Gallant called for a post-war plan and warned against long-term Israeli rule in Gaza. Netanyahu’s office responded harshly to Gantz’s ultimatum, accusing him of endangering
