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Gallant said to be urging Netanyahu to halt judical overhaul legislation
From right, IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant observe a joint US, Israeli military exercise at the Air Force command center, January 25, 2023. (Kobi Gideon/GPO)
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has been urging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to halt the legislation of the judicial overhaul, the Ynet news site reports.
Gallan tells Netanyahu that one-sided legislation will tear the army apart, the report says, describing the talks as “tough.” Gallant also warns that ties with the US are being harmed, as is the country’s military deterrence.
The unsourced report says Netanyahu is refusing to budge.
Despite Gallant’s position, he will not vote against the laws when they come up in the Knesset, the report says.
