Benny Gantz , leader of Israel's centrist party and defense minister, proposed a vote to dissolve parliament. It is not clear whether he has enough support to trigger early elections, Reuters and BTA report.
Earlier this month, Gantz set a deadline for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and demanded a clear plan of action after the Gaza war by June 8. The defense minister threatened to leave the coalition if Netanyahu did not produce a post-war plan.
Gantz's entry into Netanyahu's government was a direct response to the attack by "Hamas" against the southern Israeli areas on October 7 last year.
Since March, Gantz's influence has waned as his centrist bloc collapsed, leaving his party without enough power in parliament.
In response to Gantz's latest strategy, Netanyahu's Likud party has stressed the need for national unity. They argue that any government disruption, especially at this time, could negatively impact Israel's war effort.
As the situation unfolds, the question of whether Israel will head for early elections remains unanswered. The political landscape is tense, with every move closely watched.