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Safe in the knowledge he cannot be fired, Gallant fired poisonous barbs at his boss, the Israeli prime minister, calling talk of 'total victory' in Gaza 'nonsense'. One might have expected Netanyahu to show restraint, either ignoring Gallant's remarks or issue a saner statement

'Elected officials who support the riots at IDF bases and actively participate in them pose a very grave danger that harms national security,' Gallant told the prime minister in a letter, urging him 'to address the issue decisively'

Reports: Israel launches airstrikes in Syria and Lebanon; two said killed near Damascus ■ Top U.S. official: Working with Israel to resolve arms delays, heavy bomb transfer still halted ■ Germany 'urgently' requests citizens to leave Lebanon ■ Netanyahu hits back at Gallant for calling to resolve U.S.-Israel disputes privately ■ Report: IDF, Hamas fighting in Rafah intensifies as Israel strikes north, central Gaza camps ■ Anti-tank missiles fired from Lebanon into Metula, house sustains damage; two buildings on fire after rockets fall in the city; House hit by anti-tank missile in Avivim ■ WSJ: American arms shipments slowed down because Israel put in fewer new requests, officials say

During a visit to Washington, Israel's defense minister told his American counterpart to help Israel against the looming threat of Iran's nuclear program. Gallant also told Blinken that 'the eyes of our enemies' are on Israeli-U.S. tensions, and said that their disputes must be solved quickly

Report: U.S. officials warn Hezbollah to not assume it can stop Israel from attacking Lebanon ■ U.S. urgently seeking diplomatic agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, Austin says ■ Gallant tells Austin 'time is running out' to stop Iran from going nuclear ■ Netanyahu: 'Committed to the Israeli proposal outlined by Biden' ■ U.S. military chief says U.S. likely unable to defend Israel from Hezbollah attack like it did against Iran

Gallant accused France of adopting 'hostile policies against Israel' while ignoring 'the atrocities committed by Hamas'. Israel's Foreign Ministry: Gallant's remarks are 'incorrect and out of place.' France: 'Surprised to read diverging statements from Israeli authorities'

Drone crashes into northern Israeli city, causes fires ■ Maldives will ban Israelis from entering the country over the war in Gaza ■ Anti-tank missile hits home in Israel's north ■ Defense chief Gallant: Israel is preparing an alternative ruling body in Gaza that will challenge Hamas

Centrist ministers Gantz and Eisenkot push for a deal to release remaining hostages in Gaza, but Netanyahu and Gallant caution against a cease-fire before eradicating Hamas. Meanwhile, Qatar and Egypt struggle to bridge differences in negotiations with Hamas