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Netanyahu Fires Israeli Defense Minister

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired Defense Minister Yoav Galant due to a loss of trust, citing disagreements over military operations and the handling of religious exemptions from military service.

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What broader context surrounds Galant's dismissal?: Galant's dismissal comes amidst heightened tensions with Iran, which poses a potential threat of further missile attacks, and internal political strife exacerbated by disagreements on military policy and the handling of religious exemptions from military service.
Who has been appointed as the new Defense Minister?: Israel Katz, the foreign minister, has been appointed as the new defense minister, pending government and Knesset approval. Netanyahu cited Katz's experience and commitment to national security as reasons for the choice.
Why was Yoav Galant dismissed as Israeli Defense Minister?: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired Defense Minister Yoav Galant due to a growing lack of trust between them, citing disagreements over military operations and the handling of ultra-orthodox students' military exemptions.
What were the stated reasons given by Prime Minister Netanyahu for the dismissal?: Netanyahu stated that maintaining complete trust between the prime minister and the defense minister is crucial, especially during wartime, and that the erosion of trust necessitated Galant's dismissal.
What role did ultra-orthodox students' military exemptions play in Galant's dismissal?: The decision to remove Galant followed intense negotiations with the ultra-orthodox political party, United Torah Judaism, regarding draft exemptions for religious students, which Galant opposed, emphasizing mandatory service for all citizens.

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