Benny Gantz has repeatedly clashed with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over post-war plans for Gaza.
The move is unlikely to threaten Mr Netanyahu's grip on power, but does mean he will have to rely more heavily on his ultra-nationalist colleagues.
"That is why we are leaving the emergency government today, with a heavy heart but with full confidence."He has called on Mr Netanyahu to set a date for elections. Mr Netanyahu will now have to rely more heavily on the political backing of ultra-nationalist parties, which have called for a complete Israeli occupation of Gaza.
The numbers reveal the true scale of the war in Gaza. As it drags on, Israel will have difficult questions to answer During a 4,500km walk to raise awareness on basic income, Daniel Hart took a wrong turn and was swept out to sea
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