Israeli War Cabinet member Benny Gantz’s party is pushing for early elections by calling for the dissolution of the parliament. The move has deepened the divide in Israel’s leadership amid ongoing conflicts, though the current parliament is not under immediate threat as the majority consent is required for the request to proceed. The head of the National Unity party submitted a bill to dissolve the Knesset, citing the need to form a stable unity government to address security, economic, and social challenges.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party criticized the bill, labeling it as a concession to international pressure and a setback in hostage release efforts. Gantz, on the other hand, has threatened to resign if Netanyahu fails to present a new plan for the Gaza conflict by June 8, potentially shifting the government towards far-right allies advocating for Israeli control of Gaza and the rebuilding of Jewish settlements.