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Gallant Blames Netanyahu for Gaza Hostage Crisis
Israel's former defense minister accuses Prime Minister Netanyahu of hindering a ceasefire deal that could have freed hostages in Gaza, sparking widespread protests.
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Yoav GallantBenjamin NetanyahuCarmel GatYahya Sinwar
- What were the consequences of Netanyahu's decision to fire Gallant?
- Netanyahu fired Gallant, citing eroded trust and differences in their approaches to the Gaza war. This decision sparked widespread protests in Israel, with many viewing it as a move towards the breakdown of Israeli democracy.
- What international legal action is currently underway regarding the actions in Gaza?
- The International Criminal Court seeks arrest warrants for both Netanyahu and Gallant for alleged war crimes related to the Gaza conflict, highlighting the international scrutiny surrounding the ongoing situation.
- What was Yoav Gallant's main claim regarding the Israeli military's actions in Gaza?
- Yoav Gallant, Israel's ousted defense minister, claims the military achieved all its objectives in Gaza and that Prime Minister Netanyahu's refusal of a July ceasefire deal prevented the hostages' release.
- What was the alleged reason why a ceasefire deal was not accepted, according to Gallant?
- Gallant informed families of the hostages that a deal existed in July which could have returned them in two phases, but Netanyahu rejected it, leading to the deaths of several hostages.
- What was Gallant's assessment of the military's effectiveness in Gaza after the rejection of the ceasefire?
- According to Gallant, the Israeli military's actions in Gaza were sufficient, with all significant enemies eliminated. He stated that further military actions were unproductive.