Political drama - and not in America: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired his Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, one of the people responsible for the failure of the October 7 attacks and a constant contrarian in the government cabinet.

JERUSALEM/CAIRO: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Tuesday (Nov 5) citing a "crisis of trust" and replaced him with Israel Katz, previously the foreign minister. Earlier on Tuesday, Israeli forces issued new evacuation orders in the north of the Gaza Stri

The surprise move to sack Yoav Gallant comes as elections are held in the United States, Israel’s top military backer.

Netanyahu said trust between himself and Yoav Gallant had "cracked" during the last months.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, citing a loss of trust amid the ongoing Gaza conflict with Hamas. Naija News reports that Netanyahu said this in a statement issued by his office on Tuesday. “In recent months, that trust has eroded. Therefore, I have decided to end the defense minister’s […]

The minister, Yoav Gallant, differed with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the conduct of the war in Gaza and domestic political issues.

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.

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant over a "crisis of trust" and appointed Foreign Minister Israel Katz to succeed him as the new Defence Minister.

Benjamin Netanyahu says there is a "crisis of trust" between him and Gallant, and replaces him with Israel Katz.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fired Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, citing a "crisis of trust", and replaced him with close ally Israel Katz to lead the country's war in Gaza and Lebanon.

Foreign Minister Israel Katz appointed as replacement

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has removed Yoav Gallant as his defense minister, his office announced Tuesday.

Netanyahu said his trust in Gallant had “eroded” in recent months.