Author: Yuval Karni

Netanyahu Set to Oust Defense Minister Amid Political Deal Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was poised to remove Defense Minister Yoav Gallant from his position, adding Gideon Saar’s New Hope party to his coalition to bolster his majority in the Knesset. This move caused concern among families of hostages in Gaza due to Saar’s opposition to a deal with Hamas. The rift between Netanyahu and Gallant grew as the defense minister opposed the prime minister’s stance on hostage negotiations. Netanyahu’s coalition partners and party members demanded Gallant’s resignation, citing his defeatist views. Discussions with Saar involved a bill exempting Haredi…