Netanyahu Removes Defense Minister Yoav Gallant Over "Trust Issues"

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fired Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, saying he no longer has confidence in how Gallant is handling Israel’s current military situation, according to media reports.

Netanyahu’s office announced that Foreign Minister Israel Katz will now serve as Defense Minister, and Gideon Saar will replace Katz as the new Foreign Minister.

In a statement, Netanyahu said that “trust has eroded” over the past few months, which led to his decision to remove Gallant. He added that Gallant’s actions and statements often went against government and cabinet decisions, and that their disagreements had become public, benefiting Israel’s enemies.