Call Me Back - with Dan Senor GALLANT FIRED, TRUMP ELECTED – with Nadav Eyal & Amit Segal
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Nov 7, 2024 
Nadav Eyal is a prominent Israeli journalist with two decades of experience in Middle Eastern and international politics, while Amit Segal serves as the chief political correspondent for Channel 12 News. They discuss the shocking firing of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant by Netanyahu amid U.S. political shifts. The conversation digs into military conscription controversies in Israel, the implications of political maneuvering during wartime, and Trump's complex relationship with the Republican Party regarding Israel. They also address rising anti-Semitism and U.S. support for Israel.
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Gallant's Firing: A Foreseeable Showdown
- Netanyahu's firing of Gallant was a long time coming, initially attempted in March 2023 due to Gallant's opposition to the judicial overhaul.
- The firing was finally executed due to Gallant's principled stance against granting the ultra-Orthodox a military service exemption during wartime.
Gallant's Dual Role and Netanyahu's Perspective
- Gallant effectively acted as both Defense Minister and opposition leader due to the opposition's weakness and the Defense Ministry's power.
- Netanyahu viewed the defense establishment as hostile, and Gallant's independent actions led to his dismissal.
Gallant's Firing and the Timing of Breaking News
- The timing of Gallant's firing coincided with a breaking news story about a police investigation into Netanyahu's associates.
- This investigation concerned potential forgery of war-related protocols.