Netanyahu dissolves Israel’s war cabinet after government shakeup, report says

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved his war cabinet that was responsible for key decisions relating to the Israel-Hamas conflict, officials told the Associated Press.

The move comes after war cabinet minister Benny Gantz quit last week, saying the prime minister was making “total victory impossible.” In announcing his resignation, Gantz said the government needs to put the return of the hostages seized Oct. 7 by Hamas “above political survival.”

The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the change with the media, said that going forward Netanyahu would hold smaller forums with some of his government members for sensitive issues surrounding the war. 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convenes the War Cabinet, at the Kirya in Tel Aviv following the launch of drones from Iran and aimed at Israel. (Prime Minister of Israel @IsraeliPM on X)

Critics say Netanyahu’s wartime decision-making has been influenced by ultranationalists in his government who oppose a deal that would bring about a cease-fire in exchange for the release of hostages, according to the AP. Netanyahu denies the accusations and says he has the country’s best interests in mind.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Fox News’ Bradford Betz and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Greg Norman is a reporter at Fox News Digital.