Israel’s Netanyahu Delays Defense Minister’s Dismissal

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1. Wall Street Journal

   Israel’s Netanyahu Delays Defense Minister’s Dismissal ↗ (opens Wall Street Journal)

   Published Apr 2, 2023

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   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has temporarily suspended his decision to fire Yoav Gallant due to the tense security situation in the country, people close to the premier said, days after the dismissal amplified mass protests across Israel.

2. The Times of Israel

   PM’s office: Netanyahu delaying Gallant firing because of security jitters ↗ (opens The Times of Israel)

   Published Apr 2, 2023

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3. Al Jazeera

   Netanyahu delays firing of dissenting Defence Minister Gallant ↗ (opens Al Jazeera)

   Published Apr 2, 2023

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   PM and his defence chief are reportedly set to visit soldiers together later on Monday in latest sign of thaw.

4. The Times of Israel

   Netanyahu’s office says security tensions delaying firing of defense minister ↗ (opens The Times of Israel)

   Published Apr 2, 2023

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   Statement to media comes a week after premier announced sacking of Yoav Gallant, and amid reported talks over possibility of the Likud member apologizing and keeping his job

5. The Times of Israel

   Netanyahu’s office claims security tensions delaying Gallant firing ↗ (opens The Times of Israel)

   Published Apr 2, 2023

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   Statement to media comes a week after premier's announced sacking of his defense minister, and amid reported talks over possibility of him apologizing and keeping his job