The Biden administration said Tuesday that ousted Israeli defense minister Yoav Gallant was a trusted partner but voiced readiness to work with his replacement.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to fire Gallant surprised many after the embattled Israeli premier said he had no trust in him. Netanyahu replaced Gallant with Israel Katz, the sitting foreign minister who barred the UN secretary-general from visiting the country.For the latest updates on the Israel-Palestine conflict, visit our dedicated page.“America’s commitment to Israel’s security remains ironclad, and the US Department of Defense will continue to work closely with Israel’s next defense minister,” Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder told Al Arabiya English.Katz’s replacement will be Gideon Saar and will add another controversial figure to Netanyahu’s government that includes several extremists. Saar was in the running to replace Gallant months ago, but fierce US opposition and other factors prevented