Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired his defense minister, a long rumored move announced on Election Day in the United States. The two have repeatedly clashed over the conduct of the war in Gaza and Lebanon.

Yoav Gallant will be replaced by Foreign Minister Israel Katz, Netanyahu said in a statement. Gideon Saar, a former Netanyahu opponent, will become foreign minister and cement his support for the fragile ruling coalition keeping the embattled Israeli leader in power.