Israeli defense minister highlights unprecedented security challenges

Published April 2nd, 2024 - 02:02 GMT
Yoav Gallant
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (2nd L) meets with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, on March 26, 2024. AFP
Highlights
Galant reiterated Israel's commitment to combatting threats on multiple fronts, emphasizing the importance of preventing the growing power of enemies in the Middle East
Galant called for an increase in military personnel and service duration. He warned against allowing disputes over conscription to divide the nation, emphasizing the importance of unity.

ALBAWABA- In a recent press release, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant emphasized the gravity of the security threats facing Israel, describing them as unprecedented. Galant underscored the necessity of national unity in the face of these challenges, stating that it is vital for Israel's survival.

Galant reiterated Israel's commitment to combatting threats on multiple fronts, emphasizing the importance of preventing the growing power of enemies in the Middle East. 

He also expressed determination to secure the release of all abductees and pursue agreements that facilitate this goal.

Acknowledging the complexity of security challenges, Galant called for an increase in military personnel and service duration. He warned against allowing disputes over conscription to divide the nation, emphasizing the importance of unity.


Galant's remarks come amid escalating protests by detainees' families demanding the removal of Netanyahu's government.

Additionally, they follow a violent day marked by Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian personnel in Syria and casualties in Gaza.

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