Israel's Netanyahu shows who calls the shots with Gallant sacking

The PM's decision to replace his defence minister follows sharp disagreements over Israel's war strategy.

Middle East crisis live: Netanyahu attacked by Israeli opposition for sacking Gallant

Opponents say decision was to protect ultra-Orthodox from conscription and ‘will damage security’. Lebanon’s army has issued a warning to residents in the Ghobeiry area of the southern suburbs of ...

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Netanyahu fires Israel’s defence minister Gallant

Prime minister said ‘significant gaps’ had emerged over the management of the war

Business - Financial Times - 23 hours ago

Netanyahu Fires Yoav Gallant, Israel’s Defense Minister

The minister, Yoav Gallant, differed with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the conduct of the war in Gaza and domestic political issues.

Top stories - The New York Times - 9 hours ago

Israel's Netanyahu Fires Defense Minister Gallant

The move follows months of disagreement over the handling of the wars in Gaza and Lebanon.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 15 hours ago

Protests erupt in Israel after Netanyahu fires defence minister

Benjamin Netanyahu says there is a "crisis of trust" between him and Yoav Gallant, and replaces him with Israel Katz.

Netanyahu fires Gallant as Israel's defense minister

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday fired his defense minister, Yoav Gallant, a long-rumored move that was announced on Election Day in the U.S.

Fired Gallant reveals points of contention with Israel's Netanyahu

World - Yahoo News - 20 hours ago

Israel PM Netanyahu fires defence minister Gallant

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Benjamin Netanyahu fires Israel's defense minister Yoav Gallant

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired his defense minister, Yoav Gallant, as Israel's conflicts in the Middle East grow. Netanyahu said there was a "crisis of trust" between him and ...

Israel's Netanyahu fires Gallant on U.S. Election Day 2024

News of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu firing his defense minister Yoav Gallant emerged during Election Day in the U.S. and as conflict grows in the Middle East. CBS News' Leah Mishkin reports ...

A Timeline of Clashes Between Netanyahu and Gallant, Israel’s Former Defense Minister

Yoav Gallant, the ousted cabinet minister, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, had sharp public disagreements over Israel’s war against Hamas and what will follow it.

World - The New York Times - 10 hours ago

Protests follow Netanyahu firing Gallant as Israel's defense minister

Protests erupted in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem in response to news that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had fired his defense minister, Yoav Gallant.

Netanyahu’s sacking of defence chief ‘last thing Israel needs’, says president

Critics dismayed at timing of dismissal amid war and on day of US election – and warn more may come for PM’s political gain. Middle East crisis live – latest updates Many Israelis have been ...

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Benjamin Netanyahu fires defence minister Yoav Gallant, triggering protests across Israel

Demonstrators in Tel Aviv and outside PM’s home condemn sacking of Gallant, widely seen by Israel’s allies as a brake on far-right elements of Israeli government . The Israeli prime minister, ...

World - The Guardian - 17 hours ago

Biden is letting Israel and Ukraine call the shots

The U.S. is a superpower seemingly stripped of agency.

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Netanyahu sacks defense minister

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fired his defense minister, Yoav Gallant, an Israeli official confirmed to The Hill. Netanyahu and Gallant have clashed publicly over the course of the ...

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Who Is Yoav Gallant?

The Israeli defense minister was fired by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel after the two clashed over the course of Israel’s war in the Gaza Strip.

World - The New York Times - 18 hours ago

Middle East crisis live: protests in Israel after Benjamin Netanyahu sacks defence minister

Crowds reportedly clash with police outside Israeli prime minister’s home after he sacks Yoav Gallant. Al Jazeera reports that the death toll from an Israeli strike on tents housing displaced ...

World - The Guardian - 17 hours ago

Israel Calls the Shots in the Mideast as U.S. Plays a Lesser Role

A once pivotal player has seen its influence become limited.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

By Firing Gallant, Netanyahu Removes One Threat but Risks Another

Yoav Gallant, the departing defense minister, had opposed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on key policies. His dismissal removes an opponent but has stirred public discontent.

World - The New York Times - 9 hours ago

Middle East crisis live: Netanyahu vows revenge on Iran proxies after drone attack on his house

Israeli prime minister says incident was an assassination attempt and the perpetrators will ‘pay a heavy price’. Here are some of the latest images coming in via the news wires:. Naval drills ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Blinken to meet with Netanyahu in Israel

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Tuesday in Israel as the White House tries to revive hostage release talks in the wake of ...

Israel says it killed Hizbollah heir apparent in air strike

Announcement comes hours after inconclusive talks between US secretary of state Antony Blinken and Benjamin Netanyahu

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Drone launched toward Netanyahu's home, Israel says

A drone was launched from Lebanon Saturday toward the private residence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli government said. It was unclear where the drone landed, or whether ...

Blinken urges Netanyahu to 'capitalize on Israel’s successful action'

World - Yahoo News - October 22

Netanyahu Faces Backlash for Firing Israel’s Defense Minister

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s dismissal of Yoav Gallant was seen as a risky step as Israel fights wars on two fronts. Opposition leaders said the move put national security at risk.

World - The New York Times - 53 minutes ago

Zambian president sacks top judges who ruled in favour of his rival

World - Yahoo News - October 22

Biden says it's time to 'move on' in call with Netanyahu after Sinwar killing

President Biden congratulated Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Israel’s killing of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, the architect of the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that triggered a yearlong war and ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Families of Israeli Hostages Call on Netanyahu to Reach Gaza Cease-Fire Deal

In a televised statement, family members of people held in Gaza said the death of Hamas’s leader, Yahya Sinwar, was the moment for a cease-fire and hostage deal.

World - The New York Times - October 20

Drone strike launched at Netanyahu's home, no injuries reported

Israel's government says a drone was launched toward the prime minister's house, with no casualties.

Israel Says Drone From Lebanon Flew Toward Netanyahu's Home

The prime minister and his family weren’t present at the private residence in Caesarea, according to his office.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 19

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