As protests continue for a third night after the death of six people in Hamas captivity, demonstrators are blaming Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for not sealing a deal to get nearly 100 hostages home.

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant looks on during a joint press conference with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin at Israel's Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv, Israel December 18, 2023. REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura/File Photo JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel's Business Forum on Tuesday urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to not fire his defence minister,

Sacking Yoav Gallant would remove the anchor of Israel’s relationship with the U.S. and a fierce advocate of a cease-fire in Gaza.

Prime minister considering replacing Yoav Gallant with former ally turned rival Gideon Saar, Israeli news websites report

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