Gallant alongside Netanyahu: "We need to present a united front against the enemy" (Ariel Harmoni, Ministry of Defense. Itay Beit-On /L.A.M.
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu was present today (Tuesday) at a toast for Passover at the Joint Chiefs of Staff forum. During the toast, Netanyahu congratulated Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi and the chain of command.
But he avoided mentioning Defense Minister Yoav Galant.
The raising of the glass takes place in the background of the statement of the Prime Minister's Office yesterday, according to which Netanyahu rejects the decision regarding the dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Galant due to the security situation.
At the beginning of the toast, Defense Minister Galant spoke and addressed Netanyahu.
"Mr. Prime Minister, we are happy to host you here, at the Ministry of Defense, at the General Headquarters of the IDF.
Your arrival here, always, and certainly under these circumstances, during the Passover holiday, in a time full of operational activity, has great significance," he said.
Netanyahu, Galant and Levi toasting at the Defense Ministry forum (Photo: Ministry of Defense, Ariel Harmoni)
The Defense Minister added in his speech that "This is the real chain of command of the State of Israel. The Prime Minister, the Defense Minister, the Chief of Staff, the IDF champions. These people carry the main burden of the security affairs. The last week illustrates what we know how to do and how the IDF can do it." "He meets the tasks in an unusual way."
After him, the Prime Minister spoke, thanking Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi.
"I want to express my appreciation to you, the Chief of Staff, personally, and to the entire chain of command down to the last of the soldiers and female soldiers, for the great daily effort that does not stop for a moment for Israel's security," Netanyahu said, without mentioning the Defense Minister in his words.
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He did not mention Gallant in his speech.
Netanyahu raising the glass (Photo: Government Press Office, Kobi Gideon)
I don't forget for a moment, I'm sure you don't forget either, that our protective power rests first of all on the people's army.
All sections of the people are represented in it," Netanyahu said in reference to the protests regarding the legal revolution, "Today we have a debate between the sections of the people.
This debate, I hope we will resolve it with broad agreement, I am doing everything in my power to achieve that." The
Prime Minister added and said at the end of his speech: "But I want to once again convey a message from here to Israel's enemies that they do not make mistakes about us.
No argument will stop us from having a sword and shield to protect ourselves.
So we have only one choice.
Stand together, stand united."
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