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Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Tuesday warned of a “moral darkness” in the country after his dismissal by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Gallant named three points of contention with Netanyahu: his demand for a deal to release the hostages held by Hamas; his call for the establishment of a commission to investigate the October 7 attacks on Israel; and his opposition to a law that would exempt many religious extremists from military service. He also warned that Israel faces many challenges in its fight against arch-enemy Iran and its accomplices. Netanyahu has appointed Israel Kat…