Benny Gantz, a centrist member of Israel’s three-man War Cabinet, has announced his resignation. Sunday’s move does not immediately pose a threat to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who still controls a majority coalition in parliament.
Based on prior political developments, Netanyahu — Israel’s longest-tenured prime minister, having served for more than 17 years as the country’s leader — will prioritize moves that will preserve his power and avoid early elections.
This certainly squares with his former best friend saying that he wants to be a dictator.
Inside Israel, he is considered the ultimate political pragmatist. It’s what his supporters love about him and what his detractors most despise. He will do anything to maintain his power and he is extremely effective at this.
This is a pretty good commentary I found that explains what this probably means. I don’t agree with all of it, but it’s a solid read.
This certainly squares with his former best friend saying that he wants to be a dictator.
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-798324
Inside Israel, he is considered the ultimate political pragmatist. It’s what his supporters love about him and what his detractors most despise. He will do anything to maintain his power and he is extremely effective at this.