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Israel PM Netanyahu Dissolves War Cabinet, Raps "Fools" IDF For "Unacceptable" Gaza Tactical Pauses On June 16, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized the military's plan for daily tactical pauses to allow aid delivery into Gaza, calling the 11-hour pause in Rafah unacceptable. Despite this, Netanyahu received assurances from military officials that the fighting in Rafah would continue as planned. National Security Minister Ben-Gvir also opposed the tactical pause, calling for the dismissal of the decision-maker.Meanwhile, Israeli forces intensified their strikes across Gaza, particularly in Beit Hanoun and Rafah, razing residential and agricultural areas. The IDF coordinated the aid pause with the UN and other agencies under international pressure, including from US President Joe Biden, who emphasized the need for a ceasefire to alleviate civilian suffering.Internally, Netanyahu dissolved the war cabinet after Benny Gantz, a key former ally, left the government. This move is expected to centralize war discussions among a small group of ministers, including Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.Additionally, the IDF announced the formation of a new division for reservists over 40 to address troop shortages. Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi stressed the importance of drafting ultra-Orthodox Jews, a proposal backed by recent Knesset votes.Controversy also surrounds State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman’s investigation into the military's failures during the October 7 Hamas attack, with Netanyahu’s son Yair publicly questioning the probe’s motives.