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Israeli PM Netanyahu fires defence minister Gallant citing lack of trust

By Thomson Reuters Nov 5, 2024 | 12:25 PM

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sacked his defence minister, Yoav Gallant, on Tuesday, saying he had 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.

(Reporting by Steven Scheer; Editing by Gareth Jones)