Gantz's Party Pushes to Dissolve Israeli Parliament for Early Elections
TL;DR
Benny Gantz's centrist party has proposed a bill to dissolve the Israeli parliament, highlighting growing tensions within Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. Gantz has demanded a post-Gaza war plan by June 8, threatening to leave the coalition otherwise. Despite public discontent and international criticism following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, Netanyahu's Likud party and its allies still hold a majority in parliament. Gantz has emerged as a key political rival, with polls indicating he could win a snap election.
- Israeli centrist party increases pressure on Netanyahu government Reuters
- Gantz’s National Unity party, still in coalition, submits bill to dissolve the Knesset The Times of Israel
- Israeli war cabinet minister’s party proposes vote to dissolve parliament Al Jazeera English
- National Unity MK submits bill to dissolve Knesset - Israel Politics The Jerusalem Post
- Gantz's Party Submits Bill to Dissolve Israeli Parliament, Hold Early Elections - Israel News Haaretz
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