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From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Netanyahu says he spoke with IDF, Shin Bet chiefs, reassured them after firing Gallant
Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sits on one side of a desk, as his chief of staff Tzachi Braverman takes notes at the head of the desk, in a meeting with top security officials: (L-R) Maj. Gen. Ronen Gofman, the premier's military aide; IDF Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi; then-defense minister Yoav Gallant; Mossad chief David Barnea; and Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, at the IDF's Kirya headquarters in Tel Aviv, October 2, 2024. (Maayan Toaf/GPO)
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar and Mossad Director David Barnea, according to the Prime Minister’s Office.
He tells them that he “looks forward to joint work along with the new defense minister.”
The statement comes amid reports he plans to replace Halevi and Bar after firing Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
