Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed Defense Minister Joav Galant for the second time, amid a multi-front war following Hamas’s recent attacks. The firing comes after Galant’s outspoken criticism of Netanyahu’s controversial judicial reforms, which had previously sparked mass protests. Citing a lack of trust and differing views on military strategies, Netanyahu’s action has alarmed many, particularly as Galant was seen as a rational voice in a coalition with extreme-right and ultra-religious elements. Galant’s replacement, Israel Katz, is known for his hardline stance on the conflict.