Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has replaced his popular defense minister, Yoav Gallant, with Israel Katz, who was the foreign minister. The surprise move has sparked protests across Israel.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed his popular defense minister, Yoav Gallant, in a surprise announcement that came as the country is embroiled in wars on multiple fronts across the region.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the dismissal of defense minister Yoav Gallant late Tuesday, saying trust between the two men “eroded” in recent months. Despite serving in the prime minister’s government,