The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided to postpone the dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallad, a dismissal announced more than a week ago.

This postponement is due to the complicated situation prevailing in the security sector, public broadcaster Kan reported today.

“Due to the evolving security situation, Netanyahu will deal with the defense minister issue over time,” Kan said, citing a political source.

The prime minister’s office had no immediate comment.

THE Gallantwho has taken a stand against the judicial reform being promoted by the Israeli government and has sparked a major backlash inside the country, with Gallant warning of the risk of the protest movement spreading into the ranks of the armed forces.

His ouster sparked fierce backlash in Israel, where tens of thousands again took to the streets on Sunday and yesterday to protest his ouster.