Fistfight Erupts Between Galant and Netanyahu's Security Guard
In a shocking incident that has drawn significant media attention, a video surfaced showing former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant in a fistfight with a security guard from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office. The altercation occurred on October 12, 2023, as Galant attempted to enter a cabinet meeting at the Defense Ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv, following the Al-Aqsa flood on October 7.
According to the Hebrew newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth, the video was obtained from security cameras and allegedly shared by Netanyahu's advisor, Yonatan Urich. The report indicates that Galant was misled about the location of the meeting, which he believed was to be held in an underground bunker but was actually taking place in Netanyahu's office. Upon arrival, Galant was denied entry, leading to a physical confrontation with the office's security personnel.
Allegations of Humiliation and Political Maneuvering
Sources close to the situation have suggested that Netanyahu's office has been engaging in a pattern of behavior intended to humiliate Galant, including excluding him from security meetings. An unnamed Israeli official stated, "It seems they sent Galant to a meeting that wasn't held underground in order to humiliate him." The official further criticized the circumstances surrounding the incident, questioning the propriety of a defense minister being barred from a cabinet meeting.
In response to the incident, MK Tal Meron of the Yesh Atid party condemned the actions of Netanyahu's office, claiming it operates like a "criminal organization" that uses surveillance footage to threaten and blackmail political figures during wartime. The controversy surrounding this incident is compounded by ongoing investigations into Netanyahu's office, including allegations of forging official protocols and leaking sensitive security documents.
This incident and the surrounding allegations raise significant concerns about the integrity of Netanyahu's administration and its treatment of political colleagues, particularly during a time of heightened tension in Israel.
