Benny Gantz

Conflict arose within the government after the coalition announced that it would proceed with a bill proposal that Gantz and Sa'ar vetoed.

MK Ze'ev Elkin told 103FM that the partnership between Sa'ar and Gantz ended because Gantz was not interested in forming a joint democratic party.

Across the different protests, speakers denounced not only the members of the governing coalition, but also those who sit in the opposition or are seen as checks on Netanyahu in the war cabinet.

From the Likud’s perspective, the move was a positive development, as it weakened both Gantz’s and Ben-Gvir’s leverage over Netanyahu.

National Unity leader Benny Gantz responded to the announcement made by MK Gideon Sa'ar on Tuesday, claiming he was aware of Sa'ar's general plans though not the particular timing.

While Netanyahu thus received a lifeline for the short-term, political energy is now at a new level and public pressure for an election is likely to increase.

The poll found strong support for the establishment of a state commission of inquiry to examine the October 7 massacre.

“We expect large protests demanding his resignation and new elections. A different, more moderate government is a possibility,” the report stated.

Although Netanyahu will still enjoy a majority in Israel's parliament if National Unity leaves the government, the party's exit is widely viewed as a trigger that will lead to protests.

Yair Lapid lambasted the chief rabbi’s remarks on Sunday, stating, “Rabbi Yosef's words are an insult and disgrace to the IDF soldiers who risk their lives to defend the country."