United Right leader Gideon Sa'ar to serve in cabinet, raising coalition to 68 seats • Netanyahu gets breathing room for government's survival
Top Israeli politicians reacted on Saturday to the elimination of former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, calling it a pivotal moment and urging continued efforts to dismantle the terror group.
If the secular front in Israel wants to gain increased political support, it will need to begin not by stating what it is, but by defining who it is.
It was reported this week that the prime minister had been in advanced talks with Sa'ar to replace Gallant in the near future.
A group of 27 Israeli ministers and MKs urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to implement a plan relocating northern Gaza civilians to combat Hamas.
MK Gadi Eisenkot criticized Gideon Sa'ar's potential appointment as defense minister, calling it unqualified and risky for Israeli security.
Replacing Defense Minister Gallant with MK Sa'ar strengthens Netanyahu's position and benefits the haredi parties, but faces protest challenges.
Thousands of Israelis are also protesting the replacement.
Netanyahu's potential cabinet changes spark debate, overshadowing calls for a national unity government amid rising tensions in Israel.
The spirit of Israeli politics today dictates that “if the opposing camp is in favor, we are against, and vice versa.”
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