Benny Gantz, Member of Israel’s War Cabinet, Resigns From Netanyahu Government

JERUSALEM—Benny Gantz, a member of Israel’s three-man war Cabinet, announced his resignation on Sunday. The move does not immediately pose a threat to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who still controls a majority coalition in parliament. Mr. Gantz said that Mr. Netanyahu is making “total victory impossible” and that the government needs to put the return of the hostages seized on Oct. 7, 2023, by Hamas terrorists “above political survival.” The former military chief joined Mr. Netanyahu’s government shortly after the Hamas attack in a show of unity. His presence also boosted Israel’s credibility with its international partners. Mr. Gantz has good working relations with U.S. officials....