Protests erupt across Israel as Netanyahu fires defence minister; key points – Times of India

Thousands of Israelis took to the streets late Tuesday, protesting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to fire Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, news agency AFP reported. Demonstrators gathered in Tel Aviv, denouncing the dismissal and demanding that Gallant’s replacement, Israel Katz, prioritise efforts to secure a hostage release from Gaza. Protesters, holding Israeli flags, gathered in…

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Israeli PM Netanyahu ousts defence minister Yoav Gallant in surprise announcement – Times of India

Israeli PM Netanyahu ousts defence minister Yoav Gallant (Pic credit: Reuters) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a surprise announcement late Tuesday, dismissed his defence minister Yoav Gallant from his position citing ‘significant gaps’ and a ‘crisis of trust’ between them. Following Gallant’s dismissal, Netanyahu appointed Israel Katz as new defence minister. “In the midst…

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