**Netanyahu Assures U.S. No Wider Purge After Firing Defense Minister Yoav Gallant**

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has assured the Biden administration that no further purges of military, security, and intelligence leaders are planned following the dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, according to two U.S. officials.

The abrupt firing of Gallant, who was a key partner for the Biden administration in navigating the complex security challenges in the Middle East, has left the White House and Pentagon in shock. Questions have since been raised about Netanyahu’s rationale behind such a significant national security decision. Netanyahu cited a lack of trust as the primary reason for Gallant's dismissal, suggesting that their working relationship had deteriorated to an unsustainable level.

This significant reshuffle comes at a delicate time, as both the United States and Israel are preparing for possible Iranian threats. Gallant’s partnership had been particularly valuable to the Biden administration amidst ongoing hostilities in Gaza and Lebanon and the escalating tensions with Iran.

Sources indicate that there is growing concern within the Biden administration about Gallant’s removal. His reliability on critical issues, particularly the wars in Gaza and Lebanon, and potential retaliatory measures against Iran, had earned him the trust of Washington, now significantly shaken.

Netanyahu’s decision also appears influenced by internal political dynamics, as he faces pressure from coalition government members advocating for policies such as exempting ultra-Orthodox men from mandatory military service.

Complicating matters further, Gallant’s planned trip to Washington, D.C. for crucial talks on coordinated responses to potential Iranian attacks was recently vetoed by Netanyahu at the last minute. This cancellation, intended to discuss strategic collaboration surrounding Iran's possible massive missile attack against Israel, adds another layer of complexity to the situation.

In the meantime, the Biden administration’s trust in the Israeli government’s military and diplomatic communications has been waning. Coordinating responses to Iranian threats is becoming increasingly challenging amid concerns over Israel's intended retaliatory actions.

As tensions continue to mount, it remains to be seen how Netanyahu's leadership and recent decisions will impact the U.S.-Israel partnership moving forward.