Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has unexpectedly fired his popular defense minister, Yoav Gallant, in a surprising announcement.
Netanyahu and Gallant have repeatedly been at odds throughout the war in Gaza. But Netanyahu had avoided firing his rival.
Israel Katz will replace him.
A previous attempt to fire Gallant in March 2023 sparked widespread street protests against Netanyahu.
The prime minister announced his decision late Tuesday.
(with agency inputs)
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