Gallant withdraws from politics: What does that mean for Israel?

Gallant withdraws from politics: What does that mean for Israel?

Former Defense Minister Israel, Yoav Gallant, has announced his withdrawal from politics and announced his decision in a television speech. Gallant, who was previously released by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu due to constant disagreements about the war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, initially kept himself as a chosen member of the Knesset. Now he makes short process and leaves the parliament in which 120 MPs sit. According to Gallant, it is crucial to pause at crucial moments and to choose the direction to achieve the goals that emphasized in a public statement. Here he emphasized: "As it is on the battlefield, it is in the public service." During his political career, which also included military leadership positions, he often followed an independent line against the right -wing government.

controversy and legal difficulties

gallant is not only confronted with internal political conflicts, but is also faced with considerable legal challenges. The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants against Gallant and Netanyahu as well as a Hamas leader for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza conflict. Gallant is accused of being used as a war tactic and refusing humanitarian aid deliveries. In contrast to his military principles and throwing a shadow on his political career, which began in 1977 when he joined the Israeli forces and was finally promoted to Major General. Despite his past successes, the departure from the political stage is a surprising step for many, which also raises questions about the future direction of Israeli politics, especially with regard to the controversial military strategies and social tensions within the country. While Gallant's resignation is fueling national and international discussions on the responsibility of management figures in the conflict, it remains to be seen the influence of this will have on the upcoming political developments.

Details of Gallants Werdegang and the current tensions between him and Netanyahu are in the reports of Krone and voa news treated in detail.