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Netanyahu Fires Defiant Defence Minister Amidst Gaza War Divisions

The dismissal of Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu highlights deep divisions over the handling of the Gaza war and long-standing policy disagreements.

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Benjamin NetanyahuYoav GallantIsrael KatzMahmoud AbbasIsmail Haniyeh

Where did Gallant stand on Gaza?: Gallant criticized Netanyahu's handling of the Gaza war, calling it a war without a compass and advocating for a reassessment of military objectives. He also believed Israel needed to find a way to secure a permanent ceasefire and retrieve Israeli captives held by Hamas.
What's the wartime division about?: Gallant and Netanyahu strongly disagreed over the strategy to secure the release of Israeli captives held by Hamas. While Gallant pushed for a ceasefire deal, Netanyahu appeared more interested in prolonging the war, leading to accusations that he was undermining any chances of securing the release of the captives.
How did Gallant envision Gaza after an end to the war?: Gallant envisioned a post-war Gaza where a new Palestinian faction would assume governance, potentially a reformed PA, rather than maintaining full Israeli military control, a stance that directly contradicted Netanyahu's stated aim of total victory and maintaining control of Gaza and the West Bank.
What was their relationship like before Israel's wars began?: Their wartime division centered on whether to hold an inquiry into the October 7th attacks and the failures that led to them. Gallant pushed for an independent investigation, while Netanyahu resisted, leading to significant tension and disagreement about accountability.
What's behind the tumultuous history between Gallant and Netanyahu?: Their relationship was already strained before the October 7th attacks, with Gallant publicly criticizing Netanyahu's judicial reforms in March 2023, arguing they threatened national security. This earlier disagreement highlighted deep ideological divisions and mistrust between the two.

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