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Netanyahu fires Israel’s defence minister Gallant
Prime minister said ‘significant gaps’ had emerged over the management of the warBusiness - Financial Times - November 5 -
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.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
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Ukraine war briefing: G7 defence ministers pledge ‘unwavering support’ for Ukraine
Mixed reaction to Zelenskyy’s ‘victory plan’; Video purportedly shows North Korean recruits collecting Russian military fatigues. What we know on day 970. See all our Russia-Ukraine war ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
Strike on Iran will make world understand Israel’s might, says defence minister
Yoav Gallant says his country still intends to strike back in response to 1 October missile attack by Tehran. Planned airstrikes on Iran will make the world understand Israel’s military might, the ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
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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 - November 6 -
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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 - November 6 -
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 - November 6 -
While the world’s eyes were elsewhere, Netanyahu fired his defence minister – the consequences will be huge | Alon Pinkas
The PM gambled that he could get away with sacking Yoav Gallant during the US election, but Israelis are angry; he may have miscalculated. In the middle of a 13-months-long, two-theatre war in Gaza ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Middle East crisis live: Aid entering Gaza is lowest in months, says Unrwa, as US deadline approaches
US had warned Israel a month ago that it had just 30 days to address humanitarian crisis. Images sent over the news wires show smoke billowing over Beirut after Israeli strikes on the southern ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Israel's foreign minister confirms that Hamas' top leader Yahya Sinwar was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza
Israel's foreign minister confirms that Hamas' top leader Yahya Sinwar was killed by Israeli forces in GazaWorld - ABC News - October 17 -
Middle East crisis live: Hezbollah confirms death of prospective leader Hashem Safieddine in Israeli attack
Militant group confirms death of official who had been expected to succeed Hassan Nasrallah. In a statement on its official Telegram channel, Israel’s military has claimed that overnight it struck ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
Is the UK spending enough on defence?
And what Trump 2.0 could mean for Ukraine.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Governments should crowdsource defence innovation
Bright ideas are not the monopoly of those holding jobs in national securityWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
Ministers complain to Starmer over spending cuts
Some Cabinet members are alarmed at the scale of cuts being sought to plug a rumoured £40bn gap.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
UK and Germany to sign 'landmark' defence agreement
The deal will see both countries work together to develop new long-range missiles and drones.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Trump victory hands hedge funds $1.2bn win from bet against renewables
Clean energy shares have tumbled on fears Republican president-elect will scrap subsidies and tax breaksWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Defence chief calls for more spending on military
Treasury minister Darren Jones says defence spending should rise to 2.5% of GDP, but avoids saying by when.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Why Trump’s election will not tank European defence stocks
Europe still has decades of under-investment in security to addressWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
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The Boks and the blitz - can England keep faith in defence?
England have invested time and expertise in their new high-tempo defence. As the defeats stack up, have they got enough faith to see it through against the world champions?Top stories - BBC News - 13 hours ago -
‘Soft landing’ bets push US corporate spreads to lowest in almost 20 years
Fed cuts and robust economy spur ‘tremendous demand’ for US creditBusiness - Financial Times - October 18