Negotiations for Gideon Sa'ar to replace Yoav Gallant as defense minister stalled due to conflict with Hezbollah, sparking debate over the political and security implications.
Yair Lapid criticized efforts to replace Defense Minister Gallant with Gideon Sa'ar, while Sa'ar refuted Lapid’s claims of security experience and past political offers.
Naftali Bennett does not rule out joining a coalition with Netanyahu, but criticizes Netanyahu's leadership and calls for a stronger strategy against Iran.
Former Prime Minister Naftali has begun recruitment for his new political party, according to the report by N12.
Givat Shmuel Mayor Yossi Brodny joined MK Liberman's Yisrael Beytenu, influencing the anti-Netanyahu right-wing leadership race.
Similar accusations have been made by various individuals against his own father, Prime Minister Netanyahu.