Protests, Netanyahu rival Gantz urge Israel elections

Netanyahu's top political rival, Benny Gantz, called for a new election in September — a year into the Gaza war

(Image credit: Ahmad Gharabli / AFP via Getty Images)

published 4 April 2024

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Benny Gantz, a member of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's war cabinet and his top political rival, called for new elections Wednesday, as tens of thousands of Israeli protesters spent a fourth day on the streets demanding Netanyahu's resignation.

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Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.