Netanyahu and Gallant have repeatedly been at odds over the war in Gaza. Netanyahu had avoided firing his rival until world’s attention was focused on the U.S. presidential election.

Netanyahu appointed Foreign Minister Israel Katz to succeed Gallant. It comes as Israel is in the middle of two wars, and is bracing for an attack from Iran.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant amidst the escalating Gaza conflict. This decision comes at a critical juncture as Israel faces ongoing military operations in Gaza,