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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Gallant joins call to calm spirits: ‘We are entering dangerous territory’

Outgoing defense minister Benny Gantz (left) embraces his successor Yoav Gallant, at military headquarters in Tel Aviv, January 1, 2023. (Emanuel Fabian/Times of Israel)
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant joins the call for calmer spirits to prevail in the national discourse.
“Words have meaning, and we are entering dangerous territory,” he says.
“Even in times of deep disagreement, it is the job of public leaders to maintain national unity.”