Israel’s Netanyahu dismisses defense minister in surprise announcement

By New York Post (World News) | Created at 2024-11-05 18:45:07 | Updated at 2024-11-05 23:19:28 4 hours ago

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.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (above) has dismissed his popular defense minister, Yoav Gallant, in a surprise announcement. REUTERS

Netanyahu and Gallant (right) have repeatedly been at odds throughout the war in Gaza. via REUTERS

A previous attempt to fire Gallant in March 2023 sparked widespread street protests against Netanyahu. REUTERS

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.

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