Benjamin Netanyahu dismisses defence minister Yoav Gallant in surprise announcement

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, centre, speaks to defence minister Yoav Gallant, left, on October 28 (Debbie Hill/Pool Photo via AP)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed his popular defence minister Yoav Gallant in a surprise announcement that came as the country is embroiled in wars on multiple fronts across the region.

Mr Netanyahu and Mr Gallant have repeatedly been at odds over the war in Gaza.