Israel’s Netanyahu fires defense chief Gallant

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the firing of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and appointed Foreign Minister Israel Katz to replace him due to significant rifts over the management of the war campaign. Gideon Saar will replace Katz as foreign minister. This decision comes after clashes between Netanyahu and Gallant over Gaza war management and the drafting of ultra-Orthodox men into the army, with Gallant advocating for the return of hostages and equal burden sharing in the army, while Netanyahu prioritizes eliminating Hamas’ military capabilities and appeasing ultra-Orthodox parties.

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