Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sacked his defence minister Yoav Gallant, saying he has no trust in him over the management of Israel's ongoing military operations.
Netanyahu appointed Foreign Minister Israel Katz to succeed Gallant as defence minister, while Gideon Saar becomes the new foreign minister, Netanyahu's office said in a statement.
Netanyahu and Gallant have repeatedly been at odds throughout the war in the Gaza Strip but Netanyahu had avoided dismissing his rival.
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A previous attempt to fire Gallant in March 2023 sparked widespread street protests against Netanyahu.
The prime minister announced his decision late on Tuesday.
with Reuters