Yoav Gallant

Yoav Gallant is a veteran Israeli politician, currently part of the Likud Party. 

He has an extensive background in the IDF and was at one point a top candidate to become chief of staff. He served as defense minister from 2022 until he was fired by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in 2024.

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ICJ publishes order extending Israeli response to genocide claims by six months

South Africa, and other extra interventions against Israel are backfiring.

Comptroller warned Netanyahu, Gallant of border negligence ahead of Oct. 7

The report comes along with Englman’s new report on Tuesday, which slammed border security on the northern border during the mid-2023 period.

Comptroller warned Netanyahu, IDF over Gaza border threat pre-Oct. 7

If the August 2023 warning had been heeded, Englman’s criticisms might have prevented the invasion.

First responders work at the site of an Israeli strike in southern Beirut on March 28, 2025

Israel recalibrating rules of war after Hezbollah rockets, strike in Beirut

Israel Katz issued a threat to Hezbollah, as he has done many times before. This time, however, the threat was not empty.

30/03/2025

Israel planned Hamas ties, to recognize Gaza rule before October 7 in 'Hudna plan'

A COGAT-led "Hudna Plan" reportedly planned to grant Hamas de-facto rule over the Gaza Strip, while the terror group simultaneously planned the upcoming October 7 massacre.

Gallant: No to IDF occupation of Gaza, yes to return hostages before finishing off Hamas

The former defense minister said there was no question that returning the hostages needed to take priority over destroying Hamas.

Behind the scenes at the Pentagon on the day Hezbollah's pagers exploded

This is the first time a senior US official is willing to discuss the behind-the-scenes events on the day Hezbollah’s pagers exploded.

 A hostage protest tent calling for the release of hostages in the Gaza Strip, seen in Jerusalem

Gallant: First bring the hostages home, then we can deal with Hamas

Gallant's remarks were made at the Annual Ariel Sharon Chair Conference at Reichman University in Herzliya, which had the theme 'We do not abandon wounded soldiers on the battlefield.'

Former Defense Minister Gallant heckled in New York

"Why should you be allowed to walk the streets of New York?" among the commentary from assailants.

'Court stands firmly by its personnel': ICC condemns US-issued sanctions

On Thursday, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing sanctions on the court.

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