Protests have surged across Israel after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, citing a ‘crisis of trust’ over military strategies and hostage negotiations amid the ongoing war in Gaza. Demonstrators are calling for Netanyahu’s resignation and urging the new minister to prioritize the return of hostages. Tensions between Netanyahu and Gallant had been escalating, marked by sharp disagreements over military service exemptions and the management of the conflict. Protests intensified with road blockades and fiery demonstrations, as families of hostages condemned the dismissal as detrimental to negotiations for their loved ones’ release.