President Obama is set to replace his national security adviser.
Obama will reportedly announce on Friday that Gen. Jim Jones, the current national security adviser, will be replaced by Thomas Donilon, his deputy.
According to the New York Times, the decision to push Jones out was accelerated by White House anger at his apparent leaks to journalist Bob Woodward describing his disagreements with Obama’s political advisers.
Jones was also believed to be of the camp that set out Arab-Israeli peace as a necessary component to securing broader U.S. interests in the region.
Before assuming the job heading the National Security Council, Jones had led efforts under President Bush to bolster the Palestinian Aurthority through military training and economic assistance.
Donilon, a former chief of staff for Clinton administration Secretary of State Warren Christopher, has good ties with the pro-Israel community.
He and Jones reportedly clashed over a number of issues, including Jones’ more leisurely work pace.
