Netanyahu fires defense minister, sparking mass protests
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Israel's defense minister had been the first senior member of the ruling party to speak out against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial overhaul plan.
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'Israel's security remains my life's mission,' ousted minister says in response; Avi Dichter thought to be in line for post as coalition barrels ahead with legal shakeup
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired his Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant Sunday after he pressed for a pause on plans for a judicial overhaul.
The move by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signaled he will move ahead with a contentious plan to overhaul Israel's judicial system — a plan that has sparked widespread opposition.
The Israeli prime minister fired his defense minister after the former army general called for a halt to a planned judicial overhaul that has divided the country.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired his defense minister on Sunday for breaking ranks over a controversial plan to increase government control over the country’s judicial system. …
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired his defense minister on Sunday, a day after he called on the Israeli leader to halt a planned judicial overhaul that has fiercely divided the country and prompted growing discontent within the ranks of the military.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday fired Defence Minister Yoav Galant, a day after he broke ranks to call for a pause in the government's controversial judicial reforms.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday fired Defence Minister Yoav Galant a day after he broke ranks, citing security concerns in calling for a pause to the government's controversial judicial reforms.
Israel's defense minister had been the first senior member of the ruling party to speak out against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial overhaul plan.
Spontaneous rallies have been taking place across Israel since Sunday night, including some violent confrontations with police, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided to fire Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Sunday night saw new scenes of unrest, after Netanyahu fired Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, who became the first member of the ruling Likud Party to speak out against the changes.
Yoav Gallant was the first Cabinet member to break ranks with Benjamin Netanyahu over plans to overhaul the judiciary. His dismissal prompted further protests, and a diplomat's resignation.
Yoav Gallant was booted a day after he warned that the PM's judicial revolution threatens national security. For more and more Israelis, it's Netanyahu who's the security threat
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