Israel's Netanyahu dismisses Gallant, his defense minister, in surprise announcement

Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant have repeatedly been at odds throughout the war in Gaza.

Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant-General Herzi Halevi

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Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, left, and Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant-General Herzi Halevi, attend a ceremony marking the Hebrew calendar anniversary of the Hamas attack on October 7 last year.

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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 — 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.

Israel's Netanyahu dismisses Gallant, his defense minister, in surprise announcement

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