The most immediate challenge comes from Benny Gantz, an opposition leader who, along with Netanyahu and Gallant, is one of three voting members of the war cabinet. Some suggest the prime minister wants to hold on until U.S. elections in November, hoping that former president Donald Trump might replace Biden in the White House. Citing those improved poll numbers, U.S. officials are highly skeptical that Gantz’s ultimatum alone will result in the prime minister bowing to his demands. AdvertisementRegardless, the officials take Gantz’s threat to exit the war cabinet seriously and anticipate it could make its fractious dynamics even more unruly. “It’s going to be someone else representing the right wing.”Likud operatives are watching closely for signs that Gallant might be preparing to take the prime minister on more directly.

Source: Washington Post June 04, 2024 23:21 UTC