Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s shock firing of his defense chief on Tuesday night removed a cabinet critic, but it also deepened anger among opponents over his handling of the country’s multifront conflict.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired his defense minister, Yoav Gallant, at a time when the country continues to fight wars in Gaza and Lebanon, and is increasingly in direct confrontation with Iran.

The minister, Yoav Gallant, differed with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the conduct of the war in Gaza and domestic political issues.