Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed his popular defense minister, Yoav Gallant, in a surprise announcement.
Netanyahu and Gallant have repeatedly been at odds throughout the war in Gaza.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (above) has dismissed his popular defense minister, Yoav Gallant, in a surprise announcement. REUTERS
Netanyahu and Gallant (right) have repeatedly been at odds throughout the war in Gaza. via REUTERS
A previous attempt to fire Gallant in March 2023 sparked widespread street protests against Netanyahu. REUTERS
But Netanyahu had avoided firing his rival.
A previous attempt to fire Gallant in March 2023 sparked widespread street protests against Netanyahu.
The prime minister announced his decision late Tuesday.
