Just In: Israel’s Netanyahu Fires Defence Minister

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, citing a loss of trust amid the ongoing Gaza conflict with Hamas.

Naijaonpoint reports that Netanyahu said this in a statement issued by his office on Tuesday.

“In recent months, that trust has eroded. Therefore, I have decided to end the defense minister’s term,” Netanyahu stated, announcing that Foreign Minister Israel Katz would assume the role.

Following his dismissal, Gallant responded on X, reaffirming his commitment to Israel’s safety.

“The security of the State of Israel was and will always remain the mission of my life,” he declared shortly after Netanyahu’s announcement.