Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to Minister Benny Gantz's resignation from the war cabinet, stating that Israel is engaged in an existential war on multiple fronts and this is not the time to withdraw. Netanyahu stated in a post on the platform "X": "Just a few hours ago, the entire state of Israel mourned and honored the late Israeli hero Arnon Zamora. Israel is fighting an existential war on multiple fronts, Benny Gantz, this is not the time to abandon the campaign, but the right time to unite our forces." He added: "O citizens of Israel, we will continue until victory, achieving all war objectives, foremost among them the release of all hostages and the eradication of Hamas." Netanyahu confirmed that his door "will remain open to any Israeli party willing to help achieve victory over our enemies and ensure the safety of our citizens."