Israel’s Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer resigned from his position on Tuesday, informing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of his decision in a letter.

The following is a translated version of the letter from Hebrew:

Mr. Prime Minister,

In accordance with Article 22(a) of the Basic Law: The Government, I am writing this letter to inform you of my decision to terminate my duties as Minister of Strategic Affairs.

The day I was sworn in as a cabinet minister, I promised my family that I would serve only two years in office. I have extended my term twice, with their blessing. The first time to work with you to remove the existential threat posed by Iran’s nuclear military capabilities, and the second time to end the war in Gaza on the terms set by Israel, and to return our hostage

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