Benny Gantz, a member of Israel’s wartime cabinet and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s main rival, has called for early elections in the country. He made this claim in a speech given at his office in Israel’s parliament on Wednesday (April 4). As a result, more political pressure is mounting on Netanyahu in response to the Gaza war. British media The Guardian reported this news.
Benny Gantz said a date would have to be set in September or possibly on the first anniversary of the war.
Netanyahu has been under pressure in recent weeks. The pressure increased especially after thousands of people protested on Saturday demanding his resignation. The protesters also demanded the release of hostages held by Hamas.
Netanyahu’s ruling Likud party has been rejecting demands for early elections. However, US Senator Chuck Schumer welcomed Gantz’s call. Last month he also called for elections in Israel.
When a top member of Israel’s wartime cabinet calls for early elections and polls show that more than 70 percent of the public supports them, what is the right thing to do, writes X on social media.
Early elections require the consent of 61 elected officials or a majority of members of Parliament. Although the Likud party has more seats in parliament, the party does not have a majority.
Netanyahu’s party says the election will damage Israel in the war and damage the military operation in Gaza.
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