In a significant development, former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has tendered his resignation from the Knesset, effective immediately.
Gallant’s decision comes after being sidelined by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for two months.
Gallant cited fundamental differences with Netanyahu over two key issues: military service exemptions for ultra-Orthodox men and the handling of the Gaza war.
These disagreements led to an irreconcilable rift between the two leaders.
Gallant’s resignation paves the way for Abed Afif to enter the Knesset, becoming the coalition’s only Druze lawmaker.
This development is expected to have significant implications for the Israeli government’s composition and policy decisions.
