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Agence France-Presse (AFP)

Thousands In Israel Protest Sacking Of Defence Minister

The removal of Gallant -- a hawk on the war Hezbollah in Lebanon who also pushed for a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza -- coincided with the presidential election in the United States, Israel's top military backer. (Credit: AFP)

Thousands of Israelis protested against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's dismissal of his defence minister, demanding the government do everything in its power to bring home hostages held in Gaza.

The demonstration erupted soon after Netanyahu's office announced the sacking of Yoav Gallant on Tuesday following public differences over the war with Hamas.

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