Israeli Nationalist Leader Ben-Gvir to Leave Coalition After Ceasefire Endorsement
Ben Gvir, the leader of the far-right Religious Party in Israel’s coalition government, announced that he would be leaving the coalition after it endorsed a ceasefire deal with Gaza. The decision comes amid rising tensions between Israel and Hamas, the Palestinian militant group.
The coalition agreed to support a two-state solution, which includes the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. Ben Gvir has opposed this stance, citing concerns about the potential creation of a “terrorist” state.
Ben Gvir’s departure from the coalition is seen as a significant shift in the government’s stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The move also reflects growing divisions within the ruling party over its handling of the crisis.
The ceasefire deal is expected to be finalized soon, pending approval from key stakeholders including the United States and European Union.
Source: https://www.ft.com/content/234ecbe6-cda8-4ce2-bb12-dff9305552a4