Netanyahu Backtracks on Firing Defense Minister Amid Protests.
TL;DR
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reversed his decision to fire Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, who was initially sacked after calling on the government to suspend its judicial overhaul plan. Netanyahu's decision to keep Gallant in place is seen by many as a major achievement for the anti-government protesters, who held spontaneous demonstrations in support of the defense minister after his firing was announced two weeks ago. The move comes after recent polling suggested that Netanyahu's decision to get rid of Gallant was significantly hurting him politically.
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