Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday sacked Defense Minister Yoav Gallant amid another round of protests against a proposed overhaul of the judicial system, a day after Gallant broke ranks with the government and urged in favor of a temporary halt for compromise talks.
At a key moment in the passage of the legislation, Gallant warned on Saturday that the reforms risked “a clear, immediate, and tangible threat to the security of the state.”
A day earlier, 200 reservist pilots and 100 doctors in the military reserves had told Gallant they would refuse to serve if the government passes the reforms.
“At this time, for the sake of our country, I am willing to take any risk and pay any price,” Gallant said in his televised address….