The Netanyahu government in Israel, which continues its attacks on the Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023, has entered a new era by dissolving the war cabinet that lasted 8 months. Netanyahu officially dissolved the war cabinet formed to manage operations against Hamas and Hezbollah.
Developments Regarding Ben-Gvir
The Times of Israel newspaper attributed the decision to dissolve the war cabinet to “Ben-Gvir’s lobbying efforts to enter the war cabinet.” Netanyahu is expected to make critical decisions on the war in small meetings that do not include far-right security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, with final approval from the broader security cabinet.
The Israeli army announced that it will take a “tactical break” in its military activities between certain hours every day and allow passage for humanitarian aid. Claims that Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant were not aware of this decision were reflected in the media.
While Ben-Gvir was harshly criticized for the “tactical break” decision, Israel’s far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich also supported Ben-Gvir. Smotrich said the only way to win the war was to “occupy Gaza and establish an interim military government until Hamas is eradicated.”
These developments in Israel took place at a time when tensions were high in the region. The effects of Israel’s decisions and future developments are closely followed.
