Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, informed of his dismissal earlier Tuesday, issued a statement affirming that his priorities remain unchanged.
"My priorities have always been clear: the State of Israel, the IDF and the defense establishment—only then comes my personal future," he said.
Gallant noted that his dismissal comes after what he described as "remarkable achievements" by the IDF, Shin Bet, Mossad and the entire defense establishment. "We struck in Gaza and Lebanon, eliminated terrorist leaders across the Middle East, and for the first time ever delivered a precise, lethal and swift blow to Iran. I am proud of the defense establishment's accomplishments," he added.