Netanyahu dismisses Tzachi Hanegbi over his opposition to the attack on Qatar.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed National Security Council Chairman Tzachi Hanegbi amid his opposition to the attack on Qatar and the operation to occupy the city of Gaza.

Netanyahu's office stated: "The Prime Minister thanks Tzachi Hanegbi for his service as Chairman of the National Security Council over the past three years."

He added: "The Prime Minister intends to appoint the Deputy National Security Council Chairman, Gil Reich, as Acting Chairman of the Council immediately," without details on the reasons and circumstances of the dismissal.

However, the official Hebrew broadcasting authority clarified that "Hanegbi was dismissed by Netanyahu due to his opposition to the attack on Qatar and the Gideon 2 operation (to occupy the city of Gaza)."

On September 3, the Israeli army announced the launch of Operation "Gideon 2" to fully occupy the city of Gaza, which sparked criticism and protests in Israel, fearing for the lives of prisoners and soldiers.

On September 9, the Israeli army launched an airstrike on the leadership of the "Hamas" movement in Doha, which Qatar condemned and affirmed its right to respond to this aggression.

The attack on Qatar came despite its role as a mediator, alongside Egypt and with American participation, in indirect negotiations between "Hamas" and Israel.

For his part, Hanegbi, who took office in January 2023, issued a statement published by Hebrew media, saying: "The Prime Minister informed me today of his intention to appoint a new national security advisor."

Hanegbi called for an investigation into the events of October 7, 2023, stating: "It must be thoroughly investigated to ensure that appropriate lessons are learned and to help restore lost trust."

Israeli officials consider that what happened on October 7 represents the largest intelligence and military failure for Israel, causing significant damage to Israel's image and its army in the world.