Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed his popular defense minister, Yoav Gallant, in a surprise announcement.
Netanyahu and Gallant have repeatedly been at odds throughout the war in Gaza. But Netanyahu had avoided firing his rival.
A previous attempt to fire Gallant in March 2023 sparked widespread street protests against Netanyahu.
The prime minister announced his decision late Tuesday.
Netanyahu Dismisses Defense Minister
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- Netanyahu appointed Gideon Saar as Israel's Foreign Minister
- Netanyahu: Many disagreements emerged with Gallant regarding the war that Israel is waging
- Gallant: The security of the State of Israel has been and will remain my life's mission
- Gantz: The dismissal of Gallant is a policy at the expense of the state's security
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