Departure of figure who led talks that culminated in Gaza ceasefire follows weeks of speculation in Israeli media

Israel’s strategic affairs minister, Ron Dermer, a key aide of Benjamin Netanyahu, has announced his resignation after weeks of media speculation.

One of the most influential members of the country’s rightwing government, Dermer led months of intense negotiations before the US-led Gaza ceasefire deal that came into effect last month.

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