Israeli Environmental Protection Minister Avi Gabai announced he is resigning on Friday, saying that in light of the recent cabinet reshuffle he can no longer remain a member of the government.

    Gabai slammed the appointment of 'Yisrael Beiteinu' Chairman Avigdor Lieberman as Defense Minister, Haaretz reported. "I see the recent political moves and the replacement of the defense minister as grave acts ..I cannot be partner to this line of action," the Israeli newspaper quoted him as saying.

Source: QNA