The US National Security Council (NSC) underwent a major overhaul by the Trump administration, resulting in the dismissal of top officials for the Middle East, Israel, and Iran. The move is expected to shift foreign policy advice towards the State Department and Pentagon, with Trump relying on his own instincts for decision-making.

Original article source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/us-national-security-council-staff-fired-en-masse-including-mideast-israel-iran-chiefs/
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