Israel’s Netanyahu Fires Defense Minister Over War Conduct (2)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, saying longstanding disagreements between them over the conduct of the conflicts with Hamas and Hezbollah had become impossible to bridge.

The disputes between the two men “were accompanied by statements and actions that contradicted the decisions of the government and the security cabinet,” Netanyahu said late Tuesday.

In a televised response, Gallant attributed his dismissal to his advice to compromise over the war with Hamas in order to recover hostages and his demand for the conscription of religious young men. He also cited his call for a state ...