CurrentReport Blog Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant amid ongoing disagreements over the handling of the war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip and broader Middle East tensions. Netanyahu cited trust issues as the primary reason for Gallant’s removal, saying, “Full trust is required between the prime minister and defense minister, especially in wartime. Unfortunately, that trust has eroded over recent months.”
Netanyahu has nominated Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz to take Gallant’s place as Israel’s defense minister. Gallant, in response, reaffirmed his dedication to Israel’s security, calling it his “life’s mission.”
The dismissal follows Israel’s recent airstrike on Iranian military sites and defense structures, actions that prompted U.S. President Joe Biden to advise against further provocative strikes on Iranian nuclear and oil facilities. The evolving dynamics signal shifting strategies within Netanyahu’s government and new challenges for Israel’s national security.
