Ousted Israeli defense minister says military has fulfilled goals in Gaza

Yoav Gallant, Israel's ousted defense minister, stated that the military has achieved its goals in Gaza. He blamed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for delaying a ceasefire that could secure the release of Israeli hostages. Gallant revealed that a potential deal to bring hostages home was rejected by Netanyahu in July. He expressed that the military has done all it can, claiming there are no remaining enemies to confront. Gallant's dismissal follows a series of changes in Netanyahu's cabinet amid ongoing violence. Protests erupted in Israel over Gallant's firing, with many citizens expressing concerns about the state of democracy and leadership priorities.