Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel fired Defense Minister Yoav Gallant due to significant disagreements over handling the war against Hamas in Gaza, leading to a loss of trust between the two. Gallant, a vocal critic of Netanyahu’s approach to cease-fire talks and advocate for a deal to free hostages in Gaza, clashed with the prime minister on security issues and the strategy towards Hamas. Netanyahu appointed Foreign Minister Israel Katz, a supporter of the prime minister, as Gallant’s replacement, potentially aligning with Netanyahu’s stance on cease-fire negotiations.
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