Yoav Gallant is a veteran Israeli politician, currently part of the Likud Party, and is Israel's current defense minister.
He has an extensive background in the IDF and was at one point a top candidate to become chief of staff.
The military is way behind in replacing dead, wounded soldiers.
The limited scope of the Israeli attack, which targeted only a few military bases and weapons storage facilities without causing widespread damage, does not necessitate an Iranian response.
Speculation spiked after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu replaced Gallant with Katz that the attempts to draft Haredim would be halted, given Netanyahu and the haredi coalition parties' opposition.
Amid US election night, White House aides reacted to Netanyahu’s firing of Israel's defense minister, highlighting strained diplomacy with Israel and frustrations over European cooperation.
Most Israelis opposed the firing of Gallant, with 57% saying they were against the move, while only 29% supported it.
Gallant, who also spoke, expressed gratitude and appreciation for the IDF commanders and soldiers, as well as members of the security forces, regular and reserve.
This time, Netanyahu wanted to make things right, hinting not only through his words but also through actions that he is eager to stay in Trump’s good graces.
IAF targets Hezbollah command, military infrastructure in Lebanon • IDF preparing opening of Kissufim crossing for transferring humanitarian aid to Gaza
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