Amid growing instability, Israel finds itself in the midst of an unprecedented political crisis. Following the recent dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, the Supreme Court has granted a petition seeking to review his dismissal. With two active wars on the ground and an imminent attack from Iran, the situation has become increasingly critical.
Israel’s Supreme Court has asked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to submit his response by noon on Thursday. The government’s legal adviser, Gali Beharev Miara, will defend Netanyahu’s position, trying to convince the judges to reject the claims filed by groups such as the Israel Democratic Guard and the Movement for Quality Government. Meanwhile, Gallant met with the IDF generals for a final farewell. During the meeting, he stressed the importance of maintaining moral values even in the most difficult times, reiterating his commitment to national security.
The opposition was quick to react. In a Knesset press conference, Yair Lapid described Gallant’s dismissal as “an act of madness” by a prime minister who no longer enjoys the military’s trust. Lapid accused Netanyahu of weakening the Israeli military to benefit his coalition. Avigdor Liberman added that Netanyahu is dismantling Israeli society to maintain political power, as the government prepares to replace Gallant with Israel Katz as the new defense minister.
The climate in Israel is further tense following recent attacks by Hezbollah, which targeted Tel Aviv with more than 150 rockets. One device hit Ben Gurion International Airport, causing panic among passengers and disrupting air operations. The appointment of Zeev Elkin as finance minister and a budget increase to improve public diplomacy are just some of the changes in the government. As demonstrations against Gallant’s dismissal continue to grow, the country faces unprecedented internal and external challenges. In this tumultuous scenario, Israel’s future stability appears uncertain and will depend on the government’s ability to address the ongoing political and military crises.
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