Netanyahu Reverses Decision to Fire Defense Minister Amidst Unrest

Netanyahu's Surprise Reversal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday night that he had reversed his decision to fire Defense Minister Yoav Gallanta. The reversal came after a day of unrest following Gallanta's dismissal, which had been prompted by his call for a pause in the government's controversial judicial overhaul.

Mass Protests and International Attention

Gallanta's firing on Sunday night sparked mass protests across Israel, with hundreds of thousands of people taking to the streets to demand Netanyahu's resignation. The unrest prompted international attention, with the top prosecutor at the International Criminal Court seeking arrest warrants for Netanyahu and other Israeli officials.

Mounting Pressure on Netanyahu

The protests and international condemnation put increasing pressure on Netanyahu, who eventually reversed his decision to fire Gallanta. The reversal represents a significant concession by Netanyahu and a potential turning point in the ongoing political crisis in Israel.