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Israel's Knesset Approves New Ministers Amidst Uproar
Israel's Knesset approves new ministers after contentious dismissal of Defense Minister Gallant, sparking protests and social media uproar.
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KnessetLikudIsraeli GovernmentUs Department Of Defense
Benjamin NetanyahuYoav GallantIsrael KatzGideon Sa'arYair Lapid
- How did social media and the public react to the new appointments?
- Social media reacted strongly to the changes, with both supporters and opponents of the new appointments voicing their opinions. Many Israelis protested in the streets, echoing the previous "Gallant Night" demonstrations.
- What key government positions were filled following the dismissal of Yoav Gallant?
- Following the dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, Israel's Knesset approved new government appointments: Israel Katz as Defense Minister and Gideon Sa'ar as Foreign Minister.
- What was the voting outcome regarding the new government appointments in the Knesset?
- The appointments were approved with 58 votes in favor and no votes against, as the opposition boycotted the vote to demonstrate their disapproval of Gallant's dismissal.
- Describe the atmosphere during the Knesset session that approved the new appointments.
- The Knesset session was marked by intense arguments and insults between members of the ruling coalition and the opposition, with opposition members leaving the plenum in protest.
- What was the reaction of the US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to the changes in Israel's defense leadership?
- US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin expressed his willingness to continue working with Israel's new Defense Minister, despite the controversial circumstances surrounding the appointment.