Jerusalem, Jun 9 (AP) Benny Gantz, a centrist 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. But the Israeli leader becomes more heavily reliant on his far-right allies.

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Gantz, a popular former military chief, joined Netanyahu's government shortly after the October 7 Hamas attack in a show of unity.

His presence also boosted Israel's credibility with its international partners. Gantz has good working relations with US officials.

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Gantz had previously said he would leave the government by June 8 if Netanyahu did not formulate a new plan for postwar Gaza. (AP)

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