International media monitored the repercussions of the dismissal of the Israeli Defense Minister Yoav GalantAnd it coincides with a win Donald Trump In the American elections.
The Wall Street Journal indicated that Netanyahu got rid of the two biggest obstacles to his security policies in one day: Gallant and the Democratic candidate. Kamala HarrisThe former was pressing to accept a ceasefire in exchange for the release of the prisoners, while the latter was expected to continue the policies of the American President. joe biden Supporting humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip.
In an analysis of the motives for the dismissal, the French newspaper “Liberation” indicated that the timing of the decision was not a coincidence, as it came during the American elections to obscure two scandals rocking Netanyahu’s office: the leak of secret defense documents, and an investigation related to the events of the beginning of the war.
The newspaper explained that the dispute between Netanyahu and Gallant over the management of the war extends for months.
European concerns
Haaretz newspaper reported European diplomatic concerns about the repercussions of Gallant’s dismissal, as it quoted a European ambassador as saying that Gallant “was truly committed to returning Israeli prisoners alive,” which cannot be said about some other ministers.
Another diplomat added that the main concern lies in the possibility of implementation General’s plan Giora Island to starve civilians in the northern Gaza Strip to force them to move south.
In a related context, The Times of Israel revealed a remarkable paradox, as an opinion poll showed that 79% of American Jews voted for Harris, compared to only 21% for Trump, recording the lowest percentage of Jewish support for a Republican candidate in 24 years.
At the international level, The Washington Post reported a difference in reactions to Trump’s victory, as Russian officials showed clear joy and optimism in the possibility of resetting bilateral relations and ending the war in Ukraine according to Moscow’s terms.
On the other hand, European leaders showed “courage” in confirming their willingness to work with the new president, despite their fears of a change in American policy towards the war in Ukraine.