Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu sacks defence minister Yoav Gallant, sparks nationwide protests

Benjamin Netanyahu removed his Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. This happened during Israel’s ongoing conflict with Hamas and Hezbollah. Gallant disagreed with Netanyahu on handling the war and hostage negotiations. The dismissal triggered protests across Israel. People are concerned about Netanyahu putting politics before national security. Gallant was popular for his stance on security and hostage release.