Former defense minister Yoav Gallant reportedly told families of hostages held in Gaza that Israel's military has no reason to remain in the Strip, and that Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu is keeping soldiers in Gaza 'out of a desire to stay there.' Gallant also expressed skepticism about security and diplomatic justifications for leaving troops in Gaza. He emphasized the need for Israel to establish a governing body in Gaza that is neither Hamas nor Israel to avoid endangering more soldiers. Gallant's firing has raised concerns about the future of Israel's security leadership and coordination with the Biden administration.