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.

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.

Foreign Minister Israel Katz appointed as replacement

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

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.

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.

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

Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fired his defence minister Yoav Gallant, citing a “crisis of trust” between them.

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 […]

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

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired defence minister Yoav Gallant on Tuesday, saying he had no trust in him over the management...

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed his defense minister, Yoav Gallant, in a surprise announcement.

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

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday dismissed Defence Minister Yoav Gallant over a breakdown in trust during the Gaza war against Hamas, his office said.

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

This came after Netanyahu dismissed his popular defence minister, Yoav Gallant, in a surprise announcement. Netanyahu and Gallant have repeatedly been at odds throughout the war in Gaza.

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

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

Gallant, who was a longtime rival from within the Likud Party, will be replaced by Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz. Minister without Portfolio Gideon Sa'ar will replace Katz, as per Times of Israel.

Yoav Gallant, the ousted cabinet minister, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, had sharp public disagreements over Israel’s war against Hamas and what will follow it.

Israeli prime minister says trust between the two men had evaporated over the course of Israel’s war on Gaza

Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday evening that he was removing Defence Minister Yoav Gallant from his position and

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sacked his defense minister, Yoav Gallant. Netanyahu and Gallant had clashed publicly over the course of the

Israeli PM Netanyahu dismisses defense minister Yoav Gallant, sparking controversy and protests, after repeated disagreements during Gaza war.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly been at odds with Yoav Gallant over the prosecution of the war in Gaza.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has unexpectedly dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, appointing Israel Katz as his replacement. Katz will vacate his position as Foreign Minister, which will now be filled by Gideon Sa'ar.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed Defence Minister Yoav Gallant of his dismissal, the Kan News broadcaster reported on Tuesday. Foreign Minister Israel Katz will be appointed in his place.

Yoav Gallant will be replaced in Cabinet by Foreign Minister Israel Katz.

Nov. 5 (UPI) -- Protesters blocked a Tel Aviv highway after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired Defense Minister Yoav Gallant Tuesday night and replaced him with Foreign Minister Israel Katz.

In a letter he sent Gallant, Netanyahu wrote that the minister's term in office would expire within 48 hours.

Thousands of Israelis rallied in Tel Aviv late Tuesday to protest the sacking of defence minister Yoav Gallant, calling on his successor Israel Katz to prioritise a hostage deal to return the captives still held in Gaza.