Why Did Ben Gvir Resign? Israeli hardline minister Itamar Ben Gvir shocked many by resigning from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. His decision came after the controversial Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas, which he described as a “capitulation.” Ben Gvir, head of the Jewish Power (Otzma Yehudit) party, opposed the agreement, stating it involved releasing “hundreds of murderers” and undermined Israel’s military achievements in Gaza. .