Former IDF intelligence analysis chief Itai Brun, who had the role from 2011-2015, has replaced Saar on an emergency and temporary basis
The minister said Israel was preparing for various scenarios and threats against near and distant enemies.
The plan was reportedly aborted after Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, with full backing from IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, vetoed it.
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Yoav Gallant: Hamas terrorists can no longer take the toll of Israel's war in Gaza; terror group is 'disintegrating from within.'
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has reportedly updated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of significant developments made during the former's visit to Washington DC this week.
An Israeli official noted that senior officials in the IDF and the Defense Ministry discussed the issue recently with representatives from three Arab countries, including Egypt.
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