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Netanyahu believes more in military solutions, more violent solutions, and he believes that the Israeli army is capable of achieving all objectives (from) political to strategic … either in Gaza or in southern Lebanon,
Yousef said
On the other hand, Yoav Gallant is more pragmatic, is more moderate. He thinks that military success cannot be fulfilled fully without putting realistic, measurable, and observable goals to be achieved in the battleground,
Yousef explainedConducted on the day of the US elections, the timing also signals Netanyahu's defiance of external pressures, particularly from the US, which may increase demands on Israel to cease hostilities,
Rakipoglu added
Significant differences emerged regarding the management of the (military) campaign, accompanied by statements and actions that contradicted government and cabinet decisions,
Netanyahu saidThis action seems more like a strategy to deflect blame for these failures rather than a measure to secure gains in Gaza,
he saidIt must examine all of us: the decision-makers and professionals, the government, the army and security services, this government – and the governments over the last decade that led to the events of October 7,
he added as the crowd applauded
We need an investigation at the national level that will clarify the facts – a state commission of inquiry,
Gallant said on a podium during a graduation ceremony for new army officersGallant was one of the first to support the idea that Israel needed to take the initiative in the north, just days after the October 7 attacks,
said Michael Horowitz, a geopolitical expert at the Middle East-based security consultancy Le Beck
He is considered to be focused on winning the war and the perceived national interest, rather than playing petty politics,
giving him ... added the former analystGallant's dismissal sends a clear message - there is no one left to prevent the foiling of hostage deal; it's time to take to the streets.
The mother of a hostage said
Everyone must serve in the IDF and participate together in the mission of defending the State of Israel
he saidHe who betrays the principles of the voters who elected him is not worthy of being in our ranks. Therefore, Mordechai also cannot serve as defense minister in the government that I lead,
Netanyahu said at the time, in January 1999.
The US Department of Defense will continue to work closely with Israel’s next Minister of Defense.”
Pentagon spokesperson Maj Gen Patrick Ryder added in a statement
The last thing Israel needs right now is an upheaval and a rupture in the middle of the war. Israel’s security must be above all considerations,
he wrote in HebrewThis is how an officer and fighter who was fired only because he refused to prefer Netanyahu’s wretched politics over the good of the fighters and the lives of the hostages,
Lapid saidIn truth, however, it is Netanyahu’s unconscionable and reckless decision to dismiss a courageous, principled and patriotic defense minister at the height of a bitter war, undermining the internal cohesion on which Israel’s vital resilience depends, that will delight and potentially benefit Israel’s enemies,
he addedMinister Gallant has been an important partner on all matters related to the defence of Israel. As close partners, we will continue to work collaboratively with Israel’s next minister of defence."
A representative for the White House's National Security Council said on TuesdayWe have real questions about the reasons for Gallant’s firing and about what is driving the decision.”
The official addedWe must not go back towards the abyss! Israel’s enemies are only waiting for a sign of weakness, disintegration or division within us.”
He addedThe dismissal of Gallant in the middle of a war is an act of madness. Netanyahu is sacrificing Israel's security and IDF soldiers for despicable political survival. The full-right government prefers draft dodgers over those who serve."
Lapid wrote on X