Coverage dated November 4, 2024 to November 5, 2024

Netanyahu sparks uproar by firing popular defense minister

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Israeli prime minister tried to fire Yoav Gallant before, but changed his mind after protests

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Al-Monitor
Israel's Netanyahu fires defence minister over breakdown in 'trust' (opens Al-Monitor)
Published Nov 4, 2024
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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired defence minister Yoav Gallant Tuesday following public differences over the ongoing war in Gaza, replacing him with former top diplomat Israel Katz.The surprise move to sack Gallant -- who has been hawkish on Israel's war with Hezbollah but has also r…
The Boston Globe
Netanyahu fires Israel’s defense minister, Yoav Gallant (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Nov 4, 2024
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Gallant was pushing for a cease-fire deal in Gaza that would secure the release of hostages, and his dismissal removes the main proponent in the government for such an agreement.
ABC 13 Houston
Israel's Netanyahu dismisses defense minister in surprise announcement (opens ABC 13 Houston)
Published Nov 4, 2024
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed his popular defense minister, Yoav Gallant, in a surprise announcement.
Deutsche Welle
Israel: PM Netanyahu dismisses Defense Minister Gallant – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Nov 4, 2024
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The Israeli prime minister said that trust in Gallant has "eroded" during the past year of war.
NPR
Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (opens NPR)
Published Nov 4, 2024
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed his popular defense minister, Yoav Gallant, in a surprise announcement.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Netanyahu fires defense minister over ‘crisis of trust’ | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Published Nov 4, 2024
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JERUSALEM/CAIRO >> Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired Defence Minister Yoav Gallant today citing a “crisis of trust” and replaced him with Israel Katz, previously the foreign minister.
Washington Times
Israel’s PM Netanyahu fires defense chief Yoav Gallant, citing ‘crisis of trust’ as conflicts mount (opens Washington Times)
Published Nov 4, 2024
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu abruptly sacked Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Tuesday, citing what the prime minister said was a "crisis of trust" between the two men. Foreign Minister Israel Katz will take over as Israel's defense chief.
CBS News
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fires his defense minister, Yoav Gallant (opens CBS News)
Published Nov 4, 2024
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and defense minister Yoav Gallant have repeatedly been at odds over the war in Gaza.
Al-Monitor
Israel's Netanyahu fires defense chief Gallant (opens Al-Monitor)
Published Nov 4, 2024
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Tuesday that he fired Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and appointed Foreign Minister Israel Katz to replace him.‘’In the last few months, trust between myself and the defense minister has broken,’’ Netanyahu said in a statement, adding that ‘’significant rif…
Washington Examiner
Netanyahu fires Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Nov 4, 2024
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The move came after months of fighting between the prime minister and the defense minister about the country's execution of its war against Hamas in Gaza.
Forbes
Netanyahu Fires Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant—Citing ‘Crisis Of Trust’ (opens Forbes)
Published Nov 4, 2024
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Netanyahu said his trust in Gallant had “eroded” in recent months.
Breitbart News
Netanyahu Fires Defense Minister Gallant; Set to Fire Military Chiefs (opens Breitbart News)
Published Nov 4, 2024
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant on Tuesday, citing a breakdown in trust.
Las Vegas Review-Journal
In surprise move, Netanyahu dismisses Israeli defense minister (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Published Nov 4, 2024
Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly been at odds with Yoav Gallant over the prosecution of the war in Gaza.
Al Jazeera
Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu fires Defence Minister Yoav Gallant (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Nov 4, 2024
Anchorage Daily News
Netanyahu fires Israeli defense minister after repeated disagreements over Gaza war (opens Anchorage Daily News)
Published Nov 4, 2024
Anchorage Daily News's feed description
A previous attempt to fire Gallant in March 2023 sparked widespread street protests against Netanyahu.
KRDO
Netanyahu fires Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, after months of clashes over war and politics (opens KRDO)
Published Nov 4, 2024
KTVZ Bend's feed description
By Tamar Michaelis, Tara John and Mick Krever, CNN (CNN) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fired Defense Minister Yoav Gallant after months of clashes over domestic politics and Israel’s war efforts.
NBC News
Netanyahu fires Gallant as Israel's defense minister (opens NBC News)
Published Nov 4, 2024
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired his defense minister Tuesday, a long rumored move that was announced on election day in the United States.
Fox News
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fires Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (opens Fox News)
Published Nov 4, 2024
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has removed Yoav Gallant as his defense minister, his office announced Tuesday.
Newsweek
Netanyahu fires Israel's defense minister (opens Newsweek)
Published Nov 4, 2024
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The prime minister of Israel announced on Tuesday that Yoav Gallant would no longer serve as the country' defense minister.
Al-Monitor
Israel's Netanyahu fires defence minister over 'trust' breakdown (opens Al-Monitor)
Published Nov 4, 2024
Al-Monitor's feed description
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired defence minister Yoav Gallant on Tuesday after public differences over the ongoing war in Gaza, replacing him with former top diplomat Israel Katz.The surprise move to sack Gallant -- a hawk on the war against Hezbollah but who also pushed for a cease…
The Guardian
Benjamin Netanyahu fires Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant (opens The Guardian)
Published Nov 4, 2024
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Gallant was widely seen by Israel’s allies as a brake on far-right elements of the country’s coalition government
Voice of America
Netanyahu sparks uproar by firing popular defense minister (opens Voice of America)
Published Nov 5, 2024
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Israeli prime minister tried to fire Yoav Gallant before, but changed his mind after protests
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Netanyahu dismisses his defense minister as wars rage. Protests erupt across Israel (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Published Nov 5, 2024
St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description
Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant have repeatedly been at odds over the war in Gaza.
Courthouse News Service
Israel’s Netanyahu dismisses his defense minister as wars rage. Protests erupt across country (opens Courthouse News Service)
Published Nov 5, 2024
Courthouse News Service's feed description
Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant have repeatedly been at odds throughout the war in Gaza.
Al Jazeera
Israel’s wartime row: What’s behind the rift between Netanyahu and Gallant? (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Nov 5, 2024
Al Jazeera's feed description
The prime minister has sacked his defiant defence minister in an attempt to settle a schism at the pinnacle of power.

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