Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz resigns from govt, calls for new elections

Israel's centrist War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz announced his resignation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's emergency government on Sunday and called for new elections.

In response, Netanyahu released a statement that "Israel is in an existential war on several fronts. Benny, this is not the time to abandon the campaign."In a televised press conference, Gantz accused Netanyahu of prioritizing his political survival over a ceasefire deal that would secure the release of about 100 hostages held in Gaza.