Shafaq News/ On Tuesday, Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister announced the dismissal of Security Minister Yoav Gallant and the appointment of Foreign Minister Israel Katz as his successor.

Netanyahu expressed confidence that the change would lead to a more harmonious cabinet. He emphasized the need for complete trust between the Prime Minister and the security minister, noting that the crisis of confidence made it untenable to continue managing the ongoing conflict effectively.

Netanyahu said that the trust between him and Gallant had broken down, adding, “I am confident that this step will make the cabinet more harmonious.”

He revealed that The crisis of trust that was resolved between me and the security minister did not make it possible to continue managing the war in this way, considering that "during wartime, more than ever, a complete trust between the prime minister and the Security Minister is essential.”

In a swift response, Gallant wrote on X, “The security of the State of Israel was and will always remain my life's mission."

Netanyahu also decided to appoint Gideon Sa'ar as Israel's foreign minister, replacing Katz as Security Minister.

Gallant publicly accused Netanyahu of involving political considerations in his decision-making, while Netanyahu accused Gallant of attempting to topple the government from within, according to The Jerusalem Post.

Gallant publicly criticized Netanyahu for allowing political factors to influence his decisions, while Netanyahu retaliated by accusing Gallant of trying to undermine the government from within.

Additionally, Gallant has posed a challenge to Netanyahu’s efforts to secure a haredi exemption from IDF service, and his dismissal could help alleviate this issue for the Prime Minister, the Israeli website mentioned.