Netanyahu fires Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant in surprise announcement

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday dismissed Defence Minister Yoav Gallant in a surprise announcement in which he cited a “crisis of trust”, appointing Foreign Minister Israel Katz to succeed him. The move sparked mass protests in Tel Aviv and other cities.

Nov 6, 2024 - 04:00
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Netanyahu fires Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant in surprise announcement
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday dismissed Defence Minister Yoav Gallant in a surprise announcement in which he cited a “crisis of trust”, appointing Foreign Minister Israel Katz to succeed him. The move sparked mass protests in Tel Aviv and other cities.