(Nov. 5, 2024 / JNS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Tuesday, the Kan News broadcaster reported on Tuesday. Foreign Minister Israel Katz will be appointed in his place.

“Unfortunately, over the past months, the trust between me and the minister of defense has been broken. There were significant gaps regarding the management of the [military] campaign, and these gaps were accompanied by statements and actions that contradicted the decisions of the government,” the Prime Minister’s Office stated.

In a letter published by Channel 12, the premier told Gallant that his dismissal would be effective 48 hours after the delivery of the letter. “I would like to thank you for your work as defense minister,” wrote Netanyahu.