Defending his decision, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said trust had been broken between him and Yoav Gallant.

Protests break out in Israel after surprise sacking of defence minister

Netanyahu’s comments come as the United States develops a new proposal for a ceasefire and hostage release, to bring an end to a nearly 11-month-old conflict.

Benjamin Netanyahu demands Israel keeps control of Gaza's border with Egypt

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a memorial ceremony for Israeli soldiers who fell in battle during the 2014 Gaza War, in the Hall of Remembrance at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. (Abir Sultan/Pool Photo via AP)

Correspondent John Irvine on what Israelis really think of their prime minister, as support for him dwindles.

Netanyahu out 'to win over' Israelis during US visit

The CIA believes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would likely judge that he can get away without defining a post-war Gaza plan.

CIA says Netanyahu likely to ignore US pressure on post-war Gaza plan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Tens of thousands of Israelis gathered outside the parliament building in Jerusalem on Sunday in the largest anti-government demonstration since October 7.

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu in 'excellent health' following surgery

The White House has warned a ground attack on Gaza, the final refuge of many Palestinians, would be a 'disaster' for civilians. 

Joe Biden warns Israel against Rafah offensive without plan to protect civilians

More than half of the Gaza Strip’s 2.3 million people have fled to Rafah since the war began, following evacuation orders.

Gaza: Netanyahu orders evacuation of Rafah in preparation for ground invasion

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing mounting pressure from his own senior officials as the war in Gaza rages on.

Netanyahu's political future uncertain as ex-officials call for resignation

Labour’s shadow foreign secretary has backed the US push for a two-state solution.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu 'roadblock to peace', says Sadiq Khan

Israel has been under growing international pressure to end the war, which has killed more than 23,000 Palestinians in Gaza.

Israeli PM Netanyahu: Nobody can stop the war, including the world court

Tens of thousands of Israelis had protested against the plans put forward by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israel's Supreme Court strikes down controversial judicial overhaul

The Israeli prime minister's doctors said the procedure went smoothly and that the 73-year-old was feeling fine.

Israel's Netanyahu undergoes heart surgery ahead of judicial overhaul vote

Demonstrations against the reforms were so large they threatened to gridlock the country.