Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu fires Defense Minister Gallant amid regional war

Netanyahu cites breakdown in trust and 'significant differences in managing Israel's war' as reasons for firing Gallant ■ Thousands are protesting across Israel as opposition members call for general strike ■ Foreign Minister Israel Katz will step in as defense minister, with Gideon Sa'ar assuming the foreign minister role ■ Gallant: 'The security of the state of Israel is and always will be my life's mission'