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Israeli PM says he has sacked defence minister Gallant

By AAP Newswire

Nov 6, 2024

Yoav Gallant and Benjamin Netanyahu — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has lost confidence in Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. -AP

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sacked his defence minister Yoav Gallant, saying he has no trust in him over the management of Israel's ongoing military operations.

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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.