Defense Minister Yoav Gallant was covertly overthrown by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as Americans cast their ballots in a historic presidential election.
After the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led offensive on southern Israel, the two leaders had an openly tense relationship.
The prime minister has repeatedly accused the security establishment of being responsible for the October 7 events, which resulted in the deaths of 1,139 people and the capture of 250 more.
Tensions between his far-right coalition and the top brass of the Israeli army have gotten worse as a result of his attitude.
