Amid US election night, White House aides reacted to Netanyahu’s firing of Israel's defense minister, highlighting strained diplomacy with Israel and frustrations over European cooperation.
Most Israelis opposed the firing of Gallant, with 57% saying they were against the move, while only 29% supported it.
Gallant, who also spoke, expressed gratitude and appreciation for the IDF commanders and soldiers, as well as members of the security forces, regular and reserve.
This time, Netanyahu wanted to make things right, hinting not only through his words but also through actions that he is eager to stay in Trump’s good graces.
IAF targets Hezbollah command, military infrastructure in Lebanon • IDF preparing opening of Kissufim crossing for transferring humanitarian aid to Gaza
A true leader would find a way to bridge those gaps, would see the fractures in the society they are charged with leading and protecting, and tend to them - What we have seen is the opposite.
Members of the opposition chose to leave Thursday night’s plenum in protest of the new appointments.
Gallant explained that he was in the minority but represented the entire security apparatus that believed a deal could be advanced and even reached.
Many bloggers expressed their joy over Gallant’s dismissal and gloated over the ensuing protests, which some reported as a ‘military coup’
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