Gideon Sa'ar

After a night of unrest, with street fighting, fires, and clashes between protesters and police in its major cities, Israel is preparing to enter a new era following the firing of Defense Minister Yoav Galad by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has unexpectedly dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, appointing Israel Katz as his replacement. Katz will vacate his position as Foreign Minister, which will now be filled by Gideon Sa'ar.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu easily won a vote to keep the Likud party helm, the party said on Dec. 27, in a boost ahead of what is likely to be a hard-fought general election in March.