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Israel Appoints New Defense Minister
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and appointed Israel Katz as his replacement, citing a loss of trust.
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- Who is the new Israeli defense minister?
- Israel Katz has replaced Yoav Gallant as the defense minister after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed a loss of trust in Gallant's handling of military operations in Gaza and Lebanon.
- What were the reactions to Gallant's dismissal?
- Following his dismissal, Gallant stated that the security of Israel remained his life's mission. The announcement led to uncertainty about the ongoing military operations in the region.
- Why was Yoav Gallant dismissed from his position?
- Netanyahu cited a lack of trust in Gallant's leadership as the reason for his dismissal, despite previously praising their collaboration. This decision came as a surprise, although tensions between them had been evident.
- What is Israel Katz's background and political experience?
- Katz, a member of Netanyahu's Likud party, has served in the Knesset since 1998 and held various ministerial portfolios, including foreign minister. He previously served as a paratrooper in the Israeli military.
- What is known about Katz's past actions as foreign minister and his interactions with the US?
- Katz's past actions as foreign minister include declaring Antonio Guterres persona non grata and initiating legal proceedings against France. He has maintained a lower profile than Gallant in interactions with the U.S.