Why Did Netanyahu Prevent Gallant and the Shin Bet from Making Independent Decisions?
A conflict between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and current Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, who in turn has recently emerged, where the release of Healing Hospital Director in Gaza Strip Dr. Mohammed Abu Salameh and about 50 other Palestinian prisoners has highlighted new internal conflicts in Israel, where everyone has abandoned responsibility for the release of Abu Salim, which was a controversial decision.
Israeli Channel 12 reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is angry because he and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant learned from the media about the release of Healing Hospital Medical Complex director Dr. Mohammed Abu Salamia, where the Hebrew channel indicated that Netanyahu demands answers as soon as possible.
Everyone Abandons Responsibility for Releases
Meanwhile, Israeli Channel 7 quoted Defense Minister Yoav Gallant’s office as saying he was unaware of the decision to release Abu Salamia, following Israeli criticisms extended to his release decision.
At the same time, Netanyahu‘s office said: The decision to release prisoners came after discussions in the Supreme Court about an appeal against the detention of prisoners in Seddy Timan prison, and the statement continued: The identity of the released prisoners is determined independently by security officials based on their professional considerations, and Netanyahu‘s office added that Netanyahu ordered an immediate investigation into the matter.
At the same time, the level of disagreements between Gallant and Netanyahu is rising, and the dispute did not surprise anyone, as the prime minister tried to dismiss Gallant from the government in the past before bowing to massive protests that forced him to reverse his decision to exclude his opponent, who previously resigned in protest against Netanyahu. A conflict between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and current Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, who in turn has recently emerged, where the release of Healing Hospital Director in Gaza Strip Dr. Mohammed Abu Salameh and about 50 other Palestinian prisoners has highlighted new internal conflicts in Israel, where everyone has abandoned responsibility for the release of Abu Salim, a controversial decision.
Israeli Channel 12 reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is angry because he and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant learned from the media about the release of Healing Hospital Medical Complex director Dr. Mohammed Abu Salamia, where the Hebrew channel indicated that Netanyahu demands answers as soon as possible.
Crises with the Shin Bet
While the Israeli broadcasting authority announced that the release of Dr. Mohammed Abu Salamia and a number of other detainees came as a result of overcrowding in Israeli prisons, which the prison authority denied, this move sparked intense debates within the government, where many ministers directed sharp criticisms at security leaders, demanding Defense Minister Yoav Gallant to provide explanations for the reason for such a decision.
In a statement issued by the Prison Service, the authority denied responsibility for the decision, explaining that the Israeli army and Shin Bet were the ones who made it, and confirmed that it does not make decisions regarding the release of prisoners, and the prison authority denied that Abu Salamia’s release was due to prison overcrowding, contrary to what the Israeli broadcasting authority reported.
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called for the dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, calling for the appointment of a new security leadership, and Ben-Gvir considered Abu Salamia’s release a security neglect. He called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to prevent Gallant and Shin Bet chief from following independent policies that contradict the government and cabinet positions.
Dr. Saleh Al-Harbi said: Israeli Defense Minister tried to invade the Prime Minister’s office and threatened to summon Brigadier Golan, and disagreements between Netanyahu and Gallant threaten the Israeli War Council, and any front will be ignited to save Israel from the civil war. So save it by creating a Gaza war.
As mentioned, the WhatsApp conversation was leaked between the ministers of the occupation, including the extremist National Security Minister Ben Gvir, who was angry about the release of “Mohammed Abu Salima,” director of the Healing Hospital, and wanted to dismiss the Shin Bet chief, and the Shin Bet in response to Ben Gvir “that the release due to their mistake of not dealing with overcrowded prisons, so individuals less dangerous because of this.
Political researcher and political science professor Tariq Fahmi said: What is happening inside Israel clearly indicates the confusion that Israel is currently suffering from, especially Netanyahu‘s administration, which in turn may face the worst in case of the end of the war, so we see a clear confusion in relations and statements between all parties.
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Fahmi added that the far-right in Israel strongly attacked and criticized any action taken by opposition-affiliated individuals, so we see statements like Ben Gvir who uses the media machine in his favor and also to serve the interests of continuing the war, which in turn maintains his position, and it is also possible to see an Israeli escalation in the war after the release of prisoners with the aim of media criticism different from current differences.
