The resignation of Yoav Galant: the media learned how the White House reacted

The White House was “deeply surprised” by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to fire Defense Minister Yoav Galant.

This was reported by the Walla news portal, citing sources from President Joe Biden’s administration.

The US presidential administration was shocked by this move and is currently actively collecting additional information on the causes and consequences of the dismissal. As the source noted, this step, taken on the day of the US presidential elections, indicates the Head of Government’s desire to avoid possible criticism from the US administration, which is currently focusing on other priorities.

The administration of the outgoing US president emphasized that it intends to continue interacting with the new Israeli Defense Minister. However, they decided not to comment directly on Netanyahu’s decision. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller, who could provide additional information on the matter, will not report today.

It is known that when the Prime Minister first fired Galant in March 2023 due to his criticism of judicial reform, the White House administration expressed “deep concern.” In their statement, they noted that such political differences highlight the need for compromise in the Israeli parliament.

As a result, Netanyahu was forced to reverse his decision and return the defense minister to his position.

Previously, Cursor wrote that in the context of the resignation of Defense Minister Yoav Galanta, massive protests broke out in Israel that attracted thousands of participants. Protesters are blocking roads, including the Ayalon Expressway and Karkur Intersection on Highway 65, and are also holding protests at Raanan Junction, expressing their discontent with the events taking place.