Government and War Cabinet in Israel Clash – Last Minute World News
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent decision to avoid scheduling meetings with army and intelligence officials to discuss the aftermath of the attacks on the Gaza Strip has sparked controversy and concern. According to Israeli media reports, Netanyahu’s reluctance to address the question of who will rule Gaza after the war has raised eyebrows and led to pressure from government coalition partners.
Israeli state television KAN recently reported that Netanyahu abruptly decided to exclude discussions on the Gaza aftermath from the War Cabinet’s agenda. This decision has drawn criticism from various quarters, particularly from members of the government coalition who have urged Netanyahu to reconsider his stance.
The Religious Zionism Party and the Otzma Yehudit (Jewish Power) Party, led by far-right ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir, respectively, have opposed the exclusion of the Gaza aftermath from the War Cabinet’s discussions. They argue that the cabinet has the authority and responsibility to address the post-war scenario in Gaza.
Meanwhile, two ministers who are not part of the War Cabinet have threatened to withdraw from the government and dissolve it if the attacks on Gaza are halted before Hamas is eliminated and Israeli prisoners held in Gaza are released. This has further complicated the situation and raised concerns about the stability of the government.
The news of Netanyahu’s decision comes in the wake of a report from Israeli Channel 12 television and Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper, which suggested that Tel Aviv was considering a plan for the Gaza Strip following the prolonged attacks. However, it now appears that the Israeli War Cabinet will not be discussing these plans, raising questions about the government’s approach to the situation in Gaza.
The decision and the ensuing backlash have intensified debate within Israel about the country’s strategy in dealing with the conflict in Gaza and the broader implications for the government’s stability and decision-making process. The developments are being closely monitored by observers both within and outside of Israel as the situation in Gaza continues to unfold.
