In a highly controversial decision, Israel’s defense minister was dismissed by the prime minister. Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to replace Gallant with Israel Katz sparked widespread rallies across the country. Israeli prime minister announced the abrupt assertion that he no longer believed in former defense minister to oversee the country’s conflicts in Palestine and southern Lebanon.
The confidence has been damaged for period of time according to Benjamin Netanyahu. He made his choice to call off the defense minister’s tenure in light of the recent spike in tensions between Gallan and administrative war policies.
Netanyahu’s announcement further explained that the general population gained awareness about the “widening” gaps between the defense minister and the prime minister. It occurred “in a peculiar way and, worse, was discovered by our adversaries, who enjoyed them and gained significant advantages from them.”
In an early reaction on his personal social media account, Gallant stated that his ultimate goal will ever remain be to strive toward a secure Israel. Gallant was replaced as defense minister by Israel Katz, who was formerly serving as Israeli foreign minister. Netanyahu, in turn, introduced Gideon Saar as new foreign minister.
The new defense minister committed to fulfill the war’s objectives in a post published on X, formerly Twitter. As his main crucial value mission, Katz also pledged to set the prisoners captured by Hamas free.
Hundreds of demonstrators converged in the capital, the country’s business center, few hours after the new policies. The demonstrators set an open flame and obstructed the city’s significant pathway. Furthermore, several hundred protesters congregated before Netanyahu’s house in Jerusalem. In plenty of more places throughout Israel, angry people made disruptions in the streets.
Old Disagreements
Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant have been at odds over explicit challenges for about a year. The dispute indicated a more extensive rift between the armed forces and the country’s right-wing ruling administration. The former has continuously backed a truce that would end the attack on Gaza Strip and return scores of Hamas-held hostages.
According to former defense minister, there was no explicit plan for the conflict. Netanyahu, however, reaffirmed that the battle wouldn’t be solved until Hamas was eliminated as an armed and administrative group in Gaza Strip.
In 13 months, the Israeli war on Gaza has resulted in over 43,000 deaths and 102,000 injuries. Following Hamas assault on Israeli south last year, Israel launched a full-fledged assault against Gaza. Less than 1,200 individuals were killed in the Hamas assault on October 7.
On hi social media account, the renowned extremist National Security Minister applauded Gallant’s sacking. With Gallant in charge, Ben-Gvir believes, Israel can’t accomplish complete success. Earlier, Ben-Gvir had suggested that Gallant be let off of his position.
The American Defense department stated that Gallant was considered a “confident partner.” Pentagon, nevertheless, reaffirmed that its cooperation with Israel will not be touched and Katz could count on their assistance. American allegiance with Israel is “ironclad,” according to Pentagon.
Gallant was fired by Israeli prime minister for frictions just before Israel opened strikes on Gaza. The coalition’s disputed attempts to reform the legal system were at the heart of the disagreement. Nevertheless, he was restored tp office following massive demonstrations. Netanyahu and his defense minister have remained in conflict during the 13-month battle in Gaza.
