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

Foreign Minister Israel Katz appointed as replacement

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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 has fired his defence minister Yoav Gallant, citing a “crisis of trust” between them.

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

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.

Israel's sacked defence minister Yoav Gallant is a former general who shaped the war against Hamas in Gaza but fell out of favour with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the future of the campaign

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

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.

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.

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.

The prime minister has replaced an experienced former general with Mr. Katz, who had been foreign minister and who has staunchly supported Israel’s right-wing government.