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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Yoav Gallant of adopting an “anti-Israel narrative” because of a war of words over how to continue the war.
By Adam Rasgon, Isabel Kershner, Eric Schmitt and Michael Levenson
Adam Rason and Isabel Kershner reported from Jerusalem and Eric Schmitt from Washington.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday criticized his defense minister, revealing deep divisions within the Israeli government as the Middle East enters a tense week, suspended between the prospect of a broader regional clash and extensive diplomatic efforts to save it.
Netanyahu criticized Defense Minister Yoav Gallant after Israeli media reported that Gallant had belittled his aim for a “general victory” over Hamas in the Gaza Strip by telling lawmakers on Monday during a briefing on personal security, that it was a general victory against Hamas. “absurd. “
“When Gallant embraces anti-Israel rhetoric, he undermines the chances of reaching an agreement on the release of the hostages,” the prime minister’s workplace stated on aArray. The victory over Hamas and the release of the hostages, he stated, constitutes “a transparent agreement under the directive of Prime Minister Netanyahu and the cabinet, and is binding on all – Gallant added. “
The public rebukes came as the Middle East prepared for a possible escalation of violence and the United States continued its military buildup in the region, sending the guided-missile submarine Georgia there.
Iran and its toughest regional proxy, Hezbollah in Lebanon, have vowed to retaliate for the killings just two weeks ago of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in an explosion in Tehran and a top Hezbollah commander, Fuad Shukr, in an Israeli airstrike. the southern suburbs of Beirut.
Iran has blamed Israel for the death of Mr. Haniyeh, who was in Iran to attend the inauguration of its new president. Israel has not confirmed or denied if it was behind the attack, although U.S. officials have privately assessed that it was.
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