Netanyahu's Dismissal of Defense Minister Sparks Controversy and Debate

On his last day as Israel's defense minister, Yoav Gallant claimed the military had achieved its objectives in Gaza and blamed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for blocking a ceasefire deal that could have freed Israeli hostages. Gallant, recently dismissed by Netanyahu, suggested political motives were behind the refusal of a July deal. The conflict has resulted in over 43,000 Palestinian deaths and ongoing protests in Israel against Netanyahu's leadership. The International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants for both Netanyahu and Gallant for alleged war crimes.