Austin praises Gallant as Netanyahu plans to fire defense minister - US official

"Firing an experienced defense minister like Gallant in the middle of a war in Gaza and possibly before a war in Lebanon would be a crazy move," a US official said.

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Israeli minister of Defense Yoav Galant hold a joint statements at HaKirya base in Tel Aviv on October 13, 2023.

(photo credit: MIRIAM ALSTER/FLASH90)

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 09:12

Updated: SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 15:26

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