The Middle East crisis The reactions
Large protests in Israel - sprayed "skunk water"
Protests have erupted in Israel following yesterday's announcement that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is firing Defense Minister Yaov Gallant, reports Haaretz.
Several thousand people have gathered in Tel Aviv and outside Netanyahu's home in Jerusalem. People have set fire to car tires on the Ayalon highway and blocked traffic. At least 40 people have been arrested by police - who used water cannons to disperse protesters. For the first time, the police used "skunk" water cannons with smelly water, Haaretz reporter writes.
Netanyahu says a crisis of confidence is behind the decision, while Gallant says it is due to disagreements on key issues, such as Gallant believing it is possible to bring back the hostages from Gaza - as long as Israel is willing to make "painful compromises" .
Large protests in Israel - sprayed "skunk water"
Protests have erupted in Israel following yesterday's announcement that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is firing Defense Minister Yaov Gallant, reports Haaretz.
Several thousand people have gathered in Tel Aviv and outside Netanyahu's home in Jerusalem. People have set fire to car tires on the Ayalon highway and blocked traffic. At least 40 people have been arrested by police - who used water cannons to disperse protesters. For the first time, the police used "skunk" water cannons with smelly water, Haaretz reporter writes.
Netanyahu says a crisis of confidence is behind the decision, while Gallant says it is due to disagreements on key issues, such as Gallant believing it is possible to bring back the hostages from Gaza - as long as Israel is willing to make "painful compromises" .
The Middle East Crisis Israel-Hezbollah
Hezbollah: The war will be decided on the battlefield
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem does not believe that political action will mean an end to the war between the Shia militia and Israel. In a speech on Wednesday, he said it will be decided on the battlefield.
- Our belief is that only one thing can stop this war of aggression, and that is the battlefield, says Qassem according to Reuters.
He also underlined that the only way to negotiations is if Israel stops attacking Lebanon.
Israel states that its attacks are aimed at allowing Israelis who were forced to leave the northern parts of the country to return home.
Hezbollah: The war will be decided on the battlefield
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem does not believe that political action will mean an end to the war between the Shia militia and Israel. In a speech on Wednesday, he said it will be decided on the battlefield.
- Our belief is that only one thing can stop this war of aggression, and that is the battlefield, says Qassem according to Reuters.
He also underlined that the only way to negotiations is if Israel stops attacking Lebanon.
Israel states that its attacks are aimed at allowing Israelis who were forced to leave the northern parts of the country to return home.
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