Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired his defense minister Yoav Gallant on Tuesday, saying he had no trust in him over the management of Israel’s ongoing military operations.Netanyahu appointed Foreign Minister Israel Katz to succeed Gallant as defense minister, while Gideon Saar becomes the new foreign minister, Netanyahu’s office said in a statement.For the latest updates on the Israel-Palestine conflict, visit our dedicated page.White House National Security Council spokesperson said on Tuesday that Gallant has been an “important partner” to the US on all matters related to Israel’s security.“As close partners, we will continue to work collaboratively with Israel’s next Minister of Defense,” the spokesperson said in a statement.Gallant and Netanyahu, both in the right-wing Likud party, have clashed for months over the objectives of Israel’s 13-month-old war in Gaza against Palestinian militant group Hamas.Netanyahu said that beyond differing opinions, a “crisis of trust