In a significant political move, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, citing a ‘crisis of trust’ stemming from the ongoing Gaza war against Hamas. This decision follows recent increases in violence, as Israeli airstrikes reportedly killed at least 30 Palestinians overnight. With the conflict having claimed over 43,300 Palestinian lives since its inception after the October 7 Hamas attacks, Netanyahu has appointed Israel Katz as the new defense minister, while Gideon Saar will take over the foreign ministry.