The move underscores how big the crisis in Israel is as a result of the Hamas attack.
The fact that Gantz, a member of the opposition, is joining the government underscores how big the crisis in Israel is as a result of the deadlyAs a former defense minister, Gantz's role in the new unity government will significantly strengthen the security experience around the decision-making table.
While Lapid demanded that the far-right parties be excluded from the security cabinet in the unity government, Gantz's only condition was to form a smaller ministerial committee that would run the war effort. But after reports about her objections emerged, Sara Netanyahu issued a short statement on her Instagram page on Wednesday calling for a unity government.The unity government will only exist until the end of the war in Gaza, according to the agreement between Netanyahu and Gantz.
Former IDF chief of staff Gadi Eizencot, who is a member of Gantz's party, and current Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer will also join the war cabinet.
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