Fired Gallant reveals points of contention with Israel’s Netanyahu

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Tuesday warned of a “moral darkness” in the country after his dismissal by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Gallant named three points of contention with Netanyahu: his demand for a deal to release the hostages held by Hamas; his call for the establishment of a commission to investigate the October 7 attacks on Israel; and his opposition to a law that would exempt many religious extremists from military service.

He also warned that Israel faces many challenges in its fight against arch-enemy Iran and its accomplices.

Netanyahu has appointed Israel Katz, who previously served as foreign minister, to succeed Gallant.