Leaving With Heavy Heart: Israel War Cabinet Minister Quits Over Gaza Plan

Leaving With Heavy Heart: Israel War Cabinet Minister Quits Over Gaza Plan

Keywords: Israel, Gaza, War Cabinet, Resignation, Eitan Ben-David

Jerusalem, Israel – Israel’s War Cabinet Minister, Eitan Ben-David, has resigned from his position, citing “irreconcilable differences” with the government’s plan for a large-scale operation in the Gaza Strip.

Ben-David, a former general, served as a member of the War Cabinet, which advises the Prime Minister on security matters. He was known for his moderate views and his belief in a diplomatic solution to the conflict with Hamas, the militant group that controls Gaza.

In a statement announcing his resignation, Ben-David said that he could not support the government’s plan for a military offensive in Gaza. He argued that such an operation would lead to a “bloodbath” and would ultimately do more harm than good.

“I believe that the use of overwhelming force in Gaza will only create more hatred and instability in the region,” Ben-David said. “I cannot be a part of a government that is willing to sacrifice innocent lives for the sake of short-term political gains.”

Ben-David’s resignation is a significant blow to the War Cabinet, which has been under increasing pressure to take action against Hamas. The militant group has recently fired rockets into Israel and has been accused of planning terror attacks.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed regret over Ben-David’s decision but said that he respected his right to disagree. He vowed to continue working to ensure Israel’s security.

The resignation has also raised concerns about the internal divisions within Israel’s government. It is unclear whether Ben-David’s departure will lead to other resignations or whether it will strengthen Netanyahu’s position.

The situation in Gaza remains tense, and it is unclear how the Israeli government will respond to Ben-David’s resignation. The War Cabinet is expected to meet in the coming days to discuss its next steps.