Israeli Defense Minister Quits Citing Policy Differences With Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Reuters: Israel defense chief quits, warns of "extremist" rise under Netanyahu

Israel's defense minister resigned on Friday, saying the nation was being taken over by "extremist and dangerous elements" after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu moved to replace him with a far-right politician in an effort to strengthen his coalition.

Political sources say Netanyahu has offered long-time rival Avigdor Lieberman the defense portfolio, a post crucial for a country on a perennial war footing. The Defence Ministry also runs civil affairs in the occupied West Bank, where Palestinians struggling for statehood live in friction with Jewish settlers.

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Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon Quits Citing Policy Differences With Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel's defence minister quits over rift with Binyamin Netanyahu -- The Gaurdian
Israel’s defense minister abruptly resigns in slap at growing ‘extremism’ -- Washington Post
Israeli defense minister resigns in political shake-up -- CNN
Israeli minister resigns after row with Netanyahu -- Al Jazeera
Israel's defense minister resigns over 'lack of faith' in Netanyahu -- DW
Israel defense minister quits, warns of "extremist" takeover -- US News and World Report
Israeli Defense Minister Resigns Over Clash with Netanyahu -- VOA
Israel Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon Quits, Cites ‘Lack Of Faith’ In PM Netanhayu -- IBTimes
Outgoing Defense Minister Ya'alon: Extremists Have Taken Over Israel -- Haaretz
Israel’s Yaalon Exits -- Krishnadev Calamur, The Atlantic