Former Israeli Defense Chief Yoav Gallant said Tuesday he was fired from his post by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after splitting with him on key war issues, including getting Hamas's hostages home from Gaza.

Gallant said in a public speech, just hours after he was fired, that he was fired for three reasons: his opposition to an exemption from military conscription for religious students, his push for a cease-fire deal to free the hostages, and a dispute over a commission to investigate the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel.

On the religious exemptions, Gallant said there was "no choice" but to ensure Israel was ready to defend its nation with all available personnel.

"Everyone must serve in the IDF to participate........

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