In the video: Gallant called for the legislation to be stopped: "There is an immediate danger to the security of the state" (Photo: Ministry of Defense spokespersons)
An official in the Ministry of Defense warned this morning (Wednesday) of the consequences of removing Defense Minister Yoav Galant from his position, and the delay in sending the dismissal letter.
"Decisions concerning strategic matters are made with an asterisk, because no one knows if they will be fired or not," said the source.
"It's bad for the security system, it's bad for Israel, it harms deterrence, harms stability and harms processes."
In the days since the announcement of the impeachment, Gallant had time to make decisions concerning secret operations very far from the country's borders, and regarding military diplomacy with foreign entities.
"Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's conduct hurts not only Galant, which is turning into a 'lame duck' these days, but first and foremost the Ministry of Defense and the IDF," added the source at the Ministry of Defense.
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Netanyahu and Gallant (Photo: Roni Knafo)
Another security official estimated in a conversation with Walla!
that "Netanyahu has not yet decided who will be the next defense minister, so he will wait for the moment when he can submit two letters to the government secretariat - one in which he will announce the dismissals, and the second will announce the identity of his replacement. All this so as not to be perceived as someone who underestimates the position and leaves the most sensitive position after the prime minister without a suitable and experienced minister".
Also, the security establishment estimates that the political pressure on the Prime Minister and the calls to keep Gallant in his post may pave the way for a compromise or forgiveness between the parties.
A security official from Gallant's immediate environment said: "Given the security challenges and the importance of the position of the Minister of Defense, Gallant broadcasts business as usual, operates and functions as usual, and when the letter arrives - if it arrives - it will be conducted in accordance with what is expected of it. There are certainly efforts behind the scenes to cool down the unpleasant atmosphere."
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The Prime Minister's decision was received with astonishment in the ranks of the IDF, officers did not believe that Netanyahu would decide on such an extreme move, especially after Gallant presented in his speech the prevailing opinion in the army. This, in light of the cracks that have formed in the last month, and from which senior officials in the General Staff warned that they pose a clear danger to the implementation of a special operational activity
Officials in the IDF even expressed fear that the next defense minister would order soldiers to be tried or removed from military service if they protested or were absent from reserve service as part of measures against the legal revolution
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The officials emphasized that such a move could be a mistake that would escalate the situation and all the actions taken so far were aimed at calming the area and allowing the soldiers to express their opinion as much as possible.
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