Former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant cited three main reasons for his resignation as head of the country’s Defense Ministry, The Jerusalem Post reports.
The first reason was Galant’s disagreement with the “corruption” bill promoted by the Israeli prime minister. Benjamin Netanyahu. According to the initiative, it was proposed to exempt those who held ultra-Orthodox opinions from military service.
Galant cited the hostage deal as the second reason. In his opinion, it is possible, although with “some painful compromises.” He believes that the remaining prisoners should be released. If left to their own devices, Israeli society will receive the “mark of Cain,” he emphasized.
The final reason was Netanyahu’s reluctance to form a National Commission of Inquiry into the events of October 7, which Gallant said was necessary for the truth to “see the light of day.”
Netanyahu fired the country’s Defense Minister Galant the day before. His place was taken by the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Israel Katz. According to Netanyahu, Galant made decisions and statements that were not consistent with the government’s position, and Israel’s enemies benefited from these differences.
Galant has been Minister of Defense since 2022. During his term, Israel was attacked by Hamas, after which the Israeli army launched military operations in the Gaza Strip and began the Israeli military operation in Lebanon against Hezbollah.
Following Galant’s decision to resign, protests began in Tel Aviv. Among the protesters are relatives of hostages taken by Hamas, who accuse Netanyahu of “playing political games and endangering their loved ones.”
