Overview
- The Prime Minister’s Office said Gil Reich, the deputy National Security Council head, will serve as acting director, with reporting indicating the role is expected to be temporary.
- Israeli outlets said Hanegbi opposed a full ground takeover of Gaza City, objected to the Gideon Chariots II operation, and questioned striking Hamas leaders in Qatar, while favoring exploring a partial deal with Hamas.
- In his farewell statement, Hanegbi called for a thorough investigation into the October 7 failures and said he shares responsibility for the debacle.
- Public broadcaster Kan reported associates of the prime minister accused Hanegbi of leaking to the media and noted Sara Netanyahu was said to be unhappy with him, factors they suggested shaped the decision.
- Opposition figure Gadi Eisenkot criticized the dismissal as an effort to avoid accountability for October 7, saying leaders were replacing dissenters with loyalists.