Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer announced on Tuesday that he resigned from the government.
"This government will be remembered both for the October 7 attack and for its management of the two-and-a-half-year-long war and the seven fronts that followed," Dermer wrote in his resignation letter.
Dermer wrote that he promised his family he would serve only two years in the role, but noted that he extended twice with their blessing.
"I wish to thank you for the opportunity to serve alongside you in the past three years and for the trust you placed in me to deal with the most significant issues Israel is facing at this critical time," he added.
Israeli media reported as recently as October that Dermer would leave his role. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement where he said, "Thank you, Ron, for your tremendous help to me and the state of Israel. I am sure you have much more to contribute in the future."
Israel Hayom previously reported that Dermer had not set a departure date and that he might stay on for a few short-term diplomatic efforts before officially resigning.
"For a hundred generations, Jews dreamed of a time when the Jewish people would have a sovereign state. Four generations have had the privilege of realizing this dream," Dermer concluded in his resignation letter. "With this blessing comes a sacred responsibility: to secure this dream for future generations. I feel immense gratitude that I had the privilege of serving the State of Israel and dedicating myself to this noble responsibility."
'On behalf of all the people of Israel – thank you!'
"I have had, and still have, many disagreements with Ron Dermer, but I have never doubted that he is a Zionist and a patriot who wants what is best for the country. I thank him and wish him success in the future," Opposition leader Yair Lapid wrote in a post on social media.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich wrote that Dermer was "absolutely the right man in the right place, and this is true for every public role he has held so far."
"Thank you for the joint work for the future of the State of Israel, thank you for hours of discussions and even disagreements when the goal was clear – preserving and strengthening Israel's civil security.
"The people of Israel owe you deep gratitude, and I have no doubt that in any role you choose, the people of Israel and the future of the State of Israel will always be in your sights. On behalf of all the people of Israel – thank you!"
"I would like to thank Ron Dermer for his great contribution to the people of Israel during these times. Wishing you great success, Ron," National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir wrote.