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politics2 years ago•5 min saved

Netanyahu's Apology for Blaming Intelligence Chiefs Sparks Controversy

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced criticism after blaming security chiefs for failing to warn him about an impending Hamas attack on October 7. In a now-deleted tweet, Netanyahu claimed that all security officials had assured him that Hamas was deterred, drawing sharp criticism for attempting to shift blame. He later issued a rare apology, acknowledging that his statements were wrong. The statement drew criticism from within his emergency government, with Defense Minister Benny Gantz calling for a retraction. Opposition leader Yair Lapid accused Netanyahu of weakening the IDF by evading responsibility. Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen emphasized the importance of taking responsibility from the start. Netanyahu's tweet came after he held a press conference where he refused to take direct responsibility for the failures leading to the Hamas attack.

via The Times of Israel|

#apology #benjamin-netanyahu #blame

politics3 years ago•4 min saved

Massive March in Israel Demands Halt to Judicial Overhaul

Hundreds of thousands of Israelis marched in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and other cities to protest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposed judicial overhaul. More than 100 former security chiefs signed a letter urging Netanyahu to halt the legislation, while thousands of military reservists announced they would no longer report for duty in protest. The proposed overhaul, which aims to curb the powers of unelected judges, has drawn criticism for potentially undermining checks and balances and leading to authoritarian rule. Business and medical leaders have also voiced opposition, and U.S. President Joe Biden has called on Netanyahu to seek consensus. The parliament is expected to vote on the measure on Monday.

via PBS NewsHour|

#benjamin-netanyahu #israel #judicial-overhaul

politics3 years ago•3 min saved

Massive Protests Sweep Israel as Citizens Demand Halt to Judicial Overhaul

Tens of thousands of protesters marched in Jerusalem to block Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial overhaul, while over 100 former security chiefs signed a letter urging him to halt the legislation. The proposed overhaul, which aims to curb the powers of unelected judges, has drawn criticism from various sectors, including business and medical leaders. Military reservists have also threatened to stop reporting for duty if the plan passes. The parliament is expected to vote on the measure on Monday, which would be the first major piece of legislation to be approved. Protesters see the overhaul as a power grab by Netanyahu and his allies.

via The Associated Press|

#benjamin-netanyahu #jerusalem #judicial-overhaul

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Tinubu's Major Reshuffle: Nigeria's Security Chiefs Sacked and Replaced.

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has removed the security chiefs and head of police less than a month after taking office and named new commanders of the defence forces, army, navy and air force with immediate effect. Tinubu has made security one of his key priorities and promised reforms to the sector, including the recruitment of more soldiers and police officers while paying and equipping them better. The security threats facing Africa’s most populous nation and biggest economy are mainly due to limited resources, which leave Nigerian security forces often outgunned and outnumbered in violent hotspots.

via Al Jazeera English|

#bola-tinubu #military #nigeria

politics3 years ago•1 min saved

Nigeria's President and Tinubu shake up security leadership, appoint new chiefs.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has replaced all of the West African nation's heads of security, including the army, air force, navy, police, and defense intelligence, in a major shakeup aimed at tackling the country's security challenges. Nigeria is facing a variety of security problems, including an Islamic extremist insurgency, rebels, and secessionists. Tinubu took office in May with security as a top priority of his administration.

via Fox News|

#bola-tinubu #military #nigeria