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.

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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.

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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 - 20 hours ago

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.

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.

World - The New York Times - 14 hours ago

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 ...

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.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fires his defense minister

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and defense minister Yoav Gallant have repeatedly been at odds over the war in Gaza.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fires his defense minister

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and defense minister Yoav Gallant have repeatedly been at odds over the war in Gaza.

World - CBS News - Yesterday

Netanyahu fires Israel’s defence minister Gallant

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

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

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.

Israel PM Netanyahu fires defence minister Gallant

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Netanyahu fires Israeli defense minister amid disagreements over Gaza campaign

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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 ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

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 - 16 hours ago

Israel's Netanyahu fires defence minister, says trust 'broken'

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Israel's Netanyahu dismisses his defense minister as wars rage. Protests erupt across country

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed his popular defense minister, Yoav Gallant, in a surprise announcement that came as the country is embroiled in wars on multiple fronts ...

World - ABC News - Yesterday

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 - 22 hours ago

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 ...

World - The Guardian - 6 hours ago

Who Is Israel Katz, Israel’s New Defense Minister?

The prime minister has replaced an experienced former general with Mr. Katz, who had been foreign minister and who has staunchly supported Israel’s right-wing government.

World - The New York Times - 22 hours ago

Fired Gallant reveals points of contention with Israel's Netanyahu

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismisses his defense minister in a surprise announcement

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Blinken meets with Netanyahu, seeks to revive Israel, Hamas cease-fire negotiations

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel where he met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Blinken is in the Middle East hoping to revive Israel and Hamas cease-fire negotiations. CBS ...

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 ...

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Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Ex-Israeli defense chief says he was fired for diverging with Netanyahu on key war issues

Former Israeli Defense Chief Yoav Gallant said Tuesday he was fired from his post by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after splitting with him on key war issues, including getting Hamas's hostages ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Ex-Israeli defense chief says he was fired for diverging with Netanyahu on key war issues

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

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 - 22 hours ago

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel has “settled its account” with Sinwar but "war is not yet ended."

World - ABC News - October 17

Protesters in Israel disrupt Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech marking Oct. 7 attacks, chanting 'shame on you!'

World - ABC News - October 27

Netanyahu tells US envoys that Israel must enforce security in any Lebanon cease-fire deal

Israel’s prime minister told top Biden administration officials on Thursday that the main points of any cease-fire agreement with Hezbollah must provide Israel the ability to counter security ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

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 ...

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