Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the dismissal of defense minister Yoav Gallant late Tuesday, saying trust between the two men “eroded” in recent months. Despite serving in the prime minister’s government,

Protesters called for "Gallant Night II," referencing the night of huge protests following the attempted sacking of Gallant during the judicial reform.

Crowds lit bonfires and blocked traffic on a major highway after the Israeli prime minister sacked the defense minister, citing “gaps” between their views on handling the war in Gaza.