From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Business leaders slam ‘dangerous’ firing of Gallant
Sharon Wrobel is a tech reporter for The Times of Israel.
The Israel Business Forum, which represents most workers in the private sector in the country, says firing Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and appointing a minister without any security experience in the middle of a war is a “dangerous move.”
“This is a huge blow to the serving public and a reward to our enemies,” the forum warns. “A prime minister who prefers political survival and personal interests over the security of the country does not deserve to remain in office.”
The forum of 200 leading businesses includes mall chain Big Shopping Centers, the Azrieli Group and banking institutions.
Hebrew media reports that business leaders and the Histadrut Labor Union are discussing calling for a strike to protest the move.
