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Israeli PM Netanyahu sacks Defense Minister Gallant over crisis of trust on Israel's wars in Gaza and Lebanon

Israeli PM Netanyahu sacks Defense Minister Gallant over crisis of trust on Israel's wars in Gaza and Lebanon

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fired his defense minister, Yoav Gallant, citing a "crisis of trust" and "significant gaps" in their relationship. The move has sparked protests across the country, with thousands of Israelis rallying in Tel Aviv to call for a hostage deal and criticizing Netanyahu for failing to prevent the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. Gallant will be replaced by Israel Katz, a fellow Likud party member and current foreign minister.

Benjamin Netanyahu
Israeli Government
1. Unfortunately, although in the first months of the campaign there was such trust and there was very fruitful work, during the last months this trust cracked between me and the minister of defence.
Isaac Herzog
Israeli Government
1. One hundred and one hostages are still in enemy captivity this evening. Thousands of bereaved girls and family members mourn their shattered world. Many reservists bear the burden of protecting the people and the homeland and cry out together with their families for a broad Israeli partnership. Thousands of our brothers are evacuated from their homes for over a year.
2. We must not go back towards the abyss! Israel's enemies are only waiting for a sign of weakness, disintegration or division within us.
Itamar Ben Gvir
Otzma Yehudit
1. With Gallant … absolute victory cannot be achieved – and the prime minister did well to remove him from his position.
Aviv Bushinsky
1. It is true he does not have any military experience, but he was a very good transport minister and has sat in the cabinet for many years.