Israel war cabinet minister vows to quit if there is no post-war plan for Gaza

Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz has issued a strong ultimatum to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, threatening to resign if a post-war plan for the Gaza Strip is not presented. Gantz has set a deadline of 8 June for the plan, which is expected to address six 'strategic goals', including the termination of Hamas rule in Gaza and the establishment of a multinational civilian administration for the territory. He emphasized the importance of prioritizing national interests over personal agendas, warning that failure to do so would force them to withdraw from the government. In response, Netanyahu dismissed Gantz's remarks as 'washed-up words' that would result in 'defeat for Israel'. The situation in the region remains tense, with Israel intensifying its military operations in Jabalia, where Hamas is believed to be regrouping, and ongoing fighting in the southern city of Rafah and the northern town of Jabalia.