Israel had 80% public support in the Shalit deal, and valued never leaving anyone behind. Maybe we are no longer who we thought we were.
The National Unity leader's statements come following extensive interviews with major Israeli broadcasters, KAN, Channel 12, Channel 13, and Channel 14.
Opposition leaders, including Yair Lapid and Avigdor Liberman, welcomed the decision, while Labor leader Yair Golan criticized the timing, calling it too late of a decision.
Gantz said on May 18 that his party would leave if Netanyahu did not adopt six objectives.
Following Minister Gadi Eizenkot's fiery speech, MK Matan Kahana stated that his party, 'Lacks influence in key government matters, staying is becoming unnecessary.'
Likud responded to the bill accusing Benny Gantz and National Unity of fostering division in the country.
Within two weeks, the government's request to apply the rule of continuity to the draft bill will be placed before the Knesset for a vote.
According to Gantz, the issues to be investigated are "of vital importance at this time." He requested that the investigation's results be forwarded to the government as soon as possible.
The poll also revealed that a near majority of the public supports a ground operation against Hezbollah in the North.
The Knesset summer session recesses on July 28 for nearly three months, with Gantz’s June 8 deadline giving him enough time to try to force an election before the recess.
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