According to sources, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering firing Defense Minister Benny Gantz due to disagreements over policy and personal animosity. The tension between the two has been growing recently, with Gantz criticizing Netanyahu’s handling of various security issues and accusing him of putting his own political interests above the country’s. The potential dismissal of Gantz could potentially lead to early elections in Israel.
Netanyahu and Gantz have clashed on issues such as the budget for the Defense Ministry and the response to violence from Hamas in Gaza. Netanyahu’s Likud party has accused Gantz’s Blue and White party of not being tough enough on the terrorist group. Gantz, on the other hand, has accused Netanyahu of making decisions based on his own political survival rather than the best interests of Israel.
The firing of Gantz would also have implications for the fragile coalition government that has been in power in Israel for the past year. Without Gantz’s party in the coalition, Netanyahu would likely have to form a new government or face the possibility of early elections. The current government has faced challenges in passing legislation and dealing with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Both Netanyahu and Gantz have yet to comment publicly on the reports of Gantz’s potential firing. However, sources close to the Prime Minister have indicated that a decision could be made soon. The situation remains fluid, and it is unclear how the potential dismissal of Gantz would impact Israel’s political landscape in the coming months.
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