According to the news of Channel 12 broadcasting in Israel, Gallant, who met with the relatives of the prisoners, stated that there was no reason to keep the army in Gaza and criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Gallant told captive relatives, “I can tell you what it is not; security concerns. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and I have said there is no security justification for remaining in the Philadelphi Corridor.” he said.
“I’M AFRAID WE STAY THERE ONLY BECAUSE OF THE DESIRE TO BE THERE”
Stating that Netanyahu told him that “the decision for the army to remain in the region was within the framework of diplomatic evaluations,” Gallant said to the relatives of the captives, “I am telling you that it is not a diplomatic evaluation.” he said.
Stating that there is nothing left to do in Gaza and the main goals have been met, Gallant said: “I’m afraid we stay there only because of the desire to be there.” he said.
Gallant also stated that the idea of staying in Gaza for the sake of Israel’s stability was inappropriate because it would risk the lives of soldiers.
On the other hand, according to the news of Haaretz newspaper, based on a source with knowledge of the meeting, Gallant said that Netanyahu was the only person who decided on the prisoner exchange and ceasefire agreement at the meeting.
HE DISMISSED GALLANT ON NOVEMBER 5!
Additionally, Gallant stated that officials in the security command, like himself, were of the opinion that conditions were ripe for an agreement in July.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on November 5.
It is known that Prime Minister Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Gallant advocate different views on Lebanon, as well as the attacks on Gaza.
While Netanyahu wanted the Israeli army’s occupation of Gaza to be permanent, Gallant stated that he wanted Gaza to be handed over to the Palestinian administration.