Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sacked Defence Minister Yoav Gallant amid escalating tensions over military strategy following Hamas’s attack on October 7, 2023. Despite Gallant’s extensive military experience and calls for a more measured approach towards Gaza, Netanyahu favored continued military pressure. Gallant’s dismissal marks a significant shift as Netanyahu appoints Israel Katz, a less experienced and more hawkish ally. The decision, coinciding with the U.S. elections, suggests a deliberate distancing from the Biden administration while igniting public protests in Israel against the move.