Israel’s new defence minister Israel Katz sworn in – Times of India
Israel's defence minister Israel Katz took his oath before parliament on Thursday, following the unexpected removal of his predecessor by the prime minister due to trust issues during the Gaza conflict.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed Yoav Gallant on Tuesday following recurring disagreements regarding Israel's military response against Hamas, which came after the Palestinian militant group's attack on Israel on October 7 last year.Katz, previously serving as foreign minister, assumed Gallant's role, whilst Gideon Saar stepped into the position of foreign minister. Katz expressed his commitment to overcome Israel's adversaries.A diplomatic tension with France marked Katz's final day as foreign minister, when Israeli authorities entered a French-owned religious facility in Jerusal...