Netanyahu and Gideon Sa'ar have been negotiating two ministerial positions in the current government, one for Sa'ar and another for Elkin.They also discussed Sa'ar's return to the Likud party in the next elections,

Dismissing the minister, Yoav Gallant, would remove a frequent critic of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a time of mounting tensions with Hezbollah.

Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Sir Keir Starmer of sending “mixed messages” over Britain’s support for Israel and “undermining” the country’s right to self-defence. Israel’s prime minister criticised the new Labour government for suspending around 30 arms exports to Israel amid concerns they could be used in violations of international humanitarian law in the Gaza conflict.

Netanyahu accuses UK of sending ‘mixed messages’ over support for Israel - The new Labour administration has taken decisions, including suspending some arms exports, which have caused diplomatic tensions with Israel.