Israeli defense minister officially steps down

Israeli defense minister officially steps down

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant was replaced by former Foreign Minister Israel Katz after being fired by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Gallant’s dismissal has led to mass protests in Israel, with many seeing him as a moderate voice in a far-right government. Katz, a Netanyahu loyalist, has taken over the position. The Israeli military is…

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Netanyahu fires Gallant as Israel’s defense minister

Netanyahu fires Gallant as Israel’s defense minister

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired his Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant, amid ongoing clashes over the conduct of the war in Gaza and Lebanon. The decision sparked protests in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, with critics accusing Netanyahu of prioritizing his political survival over Israel’s best interests. Gallant’s firing raised concerns among families of hostages held…

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