A public dispute amid the Gaza conflict
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Defense Minister Yoav Gallant have clashed in a spat and public defiance. This dispute has arisen because of differences in their views on the future of Gaza after the war. Gallant has expressed his opposition to any solution that involves the presence of the Israeli civilian or military government in the territory. This stance has generated speculation about Netanyahu’s future in government and about the fragile coalition that supports him.
Gallant’s uncompromising comments
Gallant, who was fired by Netanyahu last year, has publicly demanded that the prime minister present a plan for the future of Gaza. Those comments sparked an immediate political row and led to calls for Gallant to be replaced. Benny Gantz, Minister of Defense and Gallant’s colleague, backed up his words, saying that Gallant had told the ‘truth’.
Criticism of the lack of planning
Gallant has criticized the lack of political planning for the ‘day after’ of the war in Gaza. He stressed the need to find an alternative to Hamas and expressed concern about the possibility of a civil-military government in Gaza. According to Gallant, this option would be harmful to the State of Israel and would have a high economic and human cost.
Growing tensions between the two leaders
This dispute between Netanyahu and Gallant is not new. In recent months, there have been tensions between the two leaders. There have been reports that the Israel Defense Forces were concerned about the lack of an alternative to Hamas and the possibility of fighting again in areas where Hamas had already been defeated. This situation has generated frustration among Israel’s military leaders.
The future of Gaza in Israel
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh has said the group will participate in decisions about the future of Gaza alongside other Palestinian factions. Netanyahu will have to consider the political risks of firing Gallant a second time, as this could further weaken his political position (https://ca1.10steps.org/Parafrasear-Material-Citado-7761).