Netanyahu Fires National Security Adviser Hanegbi, Who Acknowledges Disagreements

The prime minister replaced National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi effective immediately, amid reported policy rifts over the war in Gaza. Hanegbi, a longtime Likud figure and minister, was said to have opposed a summer push to enter Gaza City as well as a recent attempt to target Hamas leaders abroad. Gil Reich, Hanegbi’s deputy and a former deputy director of Israel’s Atomic Energy Commission, was named acting head of the National Security Council.

In a parting statement, Hanegbi thanked the premier for the opportunity to present independent views during a demanding period, while noting that disagreements had persisted. He warned that, despite a current ceasefire, Israel remains on multiple fronts and that the missions to free all hostages and ensure Gaza cannot threaten Israel have not yet been fulfilled.

The reshuffle puts a new adviser at the center of war policy as officials weigh the next stages in Gaza and the broader regional picture. It also spotlights the delicate balance between internal debate and unified execution during an extended conflict.

(TOI/VFI News)

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