Netanyahu Dismisses Defense Minister Gallant Amid Tensions

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Netanyahu Dismisses Defense Minister Gallant Amid Tensions
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, citing a "crisis of trust" and significant management gaps in their handling of the ongoing military campaign. Foreign Minister Israel Katz will replace Gallant, while Gideon Sa'ar becomes the new foreign minister. This decision follows previous tensions between Netanyahu and Gallant, including a retracted dismissal last year and disagreements over post-war plans for Gaza.

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