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[global times reporter li ziyu] according to the israeli times, gideon saar, leader of israel's right-wing new hope party, posted on the social media platform telegram on the 21st local time that israeli prime minister netanyahu had invited him to serve as defense minister in order to incorporate his party into the ruling coalition, but due to the escalation of the situation in lebanon and israel, he gave up accepting the invitation.

gideon sarr's profile picture from israeli media

the report said that sarr said in the post that he agreed to take the job "about a week ago", but consideringisraelthe latest developments on the northern border have changed his mind. "i don't want those who have the responsibility of managing the campaign to be distracted indefinitely by (my) candidacy," saar said.

the times of israel added that although saar rejected the offer to serve as defense minister, he did not rule out joining the government in another capacity, while promising to continue to advance his security vision.

according to a report by the times of israel on september 16, rumors have been circulating for months that netanyahu will replace defense minister galant. as early as july, saar denied the idea of ​​letting him return to the ruling coalition. however, when asked at the time whether he was willing to serve as defense minister in the current government, saar seemed to hint that he would consider this option and replied that he would not "hold his hands" on the matter, the report said.

according to a report by the times of israel on september 16, citing the israeli public broadcasting corporation, an official from the israeli prime minister's office revealed that netanyahu is preparing to fire galant and is considering appointing saar as his replacement. the report said that both netanyahu and saar denied the news. the times of israel said that if saar fails to be appointed as defense minister, he may take over as foreign minister, and israel's current foreign minister katz will replace galant as defense minister.