Katz Appointed Defense Minister Amid Knesset Turmoil

Israel's Knesset experienced significant turmoil following the appointment of Israel Katz as the new Defense Minister and Gideon Sa'ar as Foreign Minister, after Prime Minister Netanyahu dismissed Yoav Gallant. The opposition protested by leaving the plenum, leading to a session filled with heated exchanges. Katz's appointment sparked widespread protests and social media backlash, with many citizens expressing dissatisfaction. Despite the controversy, the appointments were approved with 58 votes, as opposition members abstained from voting.