Yoav Gallant

Yoav Gallant is a veteran Israeli politician, currently part of the Likud Party, and is Israel's current defense minister. 

He has an extensive background in the IDF and was at one point a top candidate to become chief of staff.

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(L-R): International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant for Gaza 'war crimes'

The ruling could prevent Israeli officials from traveling and comes as the government ignores legal advice to open a state inquiry.

IAF completes fourth wave of strikes in Dahieh, ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu

Rocket barrage in North kills civilian • Netanyahu aide Eli Feldstein indicted for endangering national security

Gallant, Gantz slam idea of incremental military gov’t in Gaza; Smotrich accuses them of weakness

Gallant made this statement in response to discussions about distributing food to Palestinian residents of Gaza by private companies under the IDF's security.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fires Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for the second time

How the IDF got PM to invade Gaza, Lebanon, but cannot convince him to stop

Netanyahu claims he was always the aggressive party, but top defense officials say the opposite until mid-2024.

Israel Katz confirms issuing of 7,000 IDF draft notices to haredi recruits

Katz said he intended to hold an in-depth discussion with all relevant parties in order to "promote an agreed-upon solution."

15/11/2024

Dan IIlouz talks haredi draft, UNRWA, and the war in Gaza

MK Dan Illouz challenges his party on haredi IDF draft policy and pushes for international policy shifts against UNRWA and Hamas-backed influences.

Lack of manpower: IDF reservists service jumps from 25 to 136 days a year

The military is way behind in replacing dead, wounded soldiers.

Grapevine November 13, 2024: Two-way street

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Will Iran respond to Israel's attack? The answer may surprise you

The limited scope of the Israeli attack, which targeted only a few military bases and weapons storage facilities without causing widespread damage, does not necessitate an Iranian response.

Defense Minister Israel Katz not blocking IDF issuing 7,000 draft orders to haredim

Speculation spiked after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu replaced Gallant with Katz that the attempts to draft Haredim would be halted, given Netanyahu and the haredi coalition parties' opposition.

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