Israelis protest outside Netanyahu's residence, demand deal for captives

Israelis gathered outside Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Jerusalem residence, urging swift action to secure the release of captives and expressing concern that the dismissal of Defence Minister Gallant could delay any potential agreement.

Citing a trust crisis in managing Israel’s military operations, Netanyahu replaced Gallant with Israel Katz, formerly the foreign minister, while Gideon Saar assumed the role of foreign minister.

Gallant and Netanyahu, both members of the right-wing Likud party, have been at odds for months over the goals of Israel’s 13-month war in Gaza.