Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fires Defense Minister Gallant
In a significant political shake-up, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant late last evening, citing a “widening gulf of trust” over…
In a significant political shake-up, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant late last evening, citing a “widening gulf of trust” over Israel’s military operations in Gaza and Lebanon. The decision, which comes in the midst of one of Israel’s most challenging wartime periods, has stirred intense debate and criticism among political leaders and analysts alike. Netanyahu stated that during an active military campaign, “full trust is required” between the prime minister and the defense minister. Although Netanyahu and Gallant initially worked well together following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, their relationship reportedly began to deteriorate…