Kamala Harris and Prime Minister Netanyahu (file photo)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suddenly announced on Tuesday the dismissal of the country’s popular Defense Minister Yoav Galant. However, opposition to this decision by Netanyahu has begun. People took to the streets and shouted slogans. All roads around the Prime Minister of Israel and his house have been closed. At the same time, this decision is also related to the US presidential election.
In the midst of the US elections, the Pentagon is concerned about these changes in Israel. According to the Pentagon, this could have serious consequences. At the same time, there are continuing reports coming out of Israel that Netanyahu made this decision suddenly because intelligence agencies have informed him that Kamala Harris is winning. Netanyahu wants to eliminate all his opponents before Kamala Harris becomes president.
Decision to fire Gallant
At the same time, senior US officials in the Biden administration expressed surprise at the decision to fire Gallant. Biden is also aware of this recent development. Let us tell you that Prime Minister Netanyahu may soon dismiss the Minister of Defense, as well as the Chief of the Army and many senior officials of the security agencies.
Differences between Netanyahu and Gallant
In fact, during the ongoing war in Gaza, differences between Netanyahu and Defense Minister Gallant have arisen several times. However, Prime Minister Netanyahu stopped short of dismissing him. When Netanyahu tried to fire Gallant in March last year, there were protests in the country against his move. Prime Minister Netanyahu announced his decision late Tuesday night.