Yoav Galant

Defense Min.:

'Only decisive victory will bring to an end to this war'

Defense Min. Gallant holds meeting with US officials, discussing military operations needed to destroy Hamas.

Defense Minister to take off for official US visit

Defense Min. Yoav Gallant to pay official visit to US Sec. of Defense Lloyd Austin, discussing hostage release, defense cooperation.

Defense Min.:

'Israel won't tolerate attacks on its citizens'

Defense Min. Yoav Gallant speaks with US Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin about military operations in Gaza, rescue of hostages, and tensions on Israel's northern border.

MK Dan Illouz:

'Gallant is making a terrible mistake'

MK Dan Illouz promises to fight Defense Minister Gallant, oppose permitting Palestinian Authority workers into Israel.

We’ll make difficult decisions, return of the hostages is closer

Minister of Defense: "To bring about the return of the hostages is an ultimate goal that I will make every effort to reach."

Defense Min.: These are the three stages of Hamas' destruction

Defense Min. Gallant: 'We're at war, we've been left no choice. Oct. 7th will be remembered as the day that started Hamas' destruction.'

US Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin arrives in Israel, meets Israeli DM

Defense Minister Yoav Galant and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin are currently meeting at the command center in Tel Aviv.

Defense Min.:

There will be no electricity, food, or fuel to Gaza

'We are fighting barbaric terrorists and we will act accordingly,' Defense Min. Gallant promises.

Defense Min. Gallant receives invite for official US visit

Israel's Defense Min. Yoav Gallant receives invitation to Washington, for meeting with US Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin.

Haredi parties to Netanyahu: No more compromises on Draft Law

'We are not interested in whether or not there'll be a reform - on the Draft Law, we will not compromise,' haredi source tells PM Netanyahu.

Netanyahu and Gallant back Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi

A joint statement by the Prime Minister and Defense Minister dismisses the recent criticism of Israel's Chief of Staff.

Security sources:

Tensions between ministers are felt on the ground

Sources in defense echelon say division of authority has created a complex problem which influences the security situation.

Defense Minister vetoes bill to ban return of terrorists' bodies

Defense Min. Gallant opposes bill to ban returning terrorists' bodies to their families, despite broad support from both sides of the aisle.

Defense Min. flies to Azerbaijan to discuss diplomacy & defense

Defense Min. Gallant to lead delegation to Azerbaijan for meetings on increasing strategic ties, regional stability.

Defense Minister and PA official discuss recent violence

Defense Min. Gallant holds phone call with PA official Hussein Al-Sheikh, discussing increase of terror activity, violence against PA Arabs.

Defense Min.:

'Maintain readiness for possibility of increased fire'

Defense Min. Gallant meets Shabak chief, IDF Chief of Staff, orders 'all measures necessary' be taken to prepare for further action in Gaza.

Fruma Gallant, mother of Israel's Defense Min., passes away

Fruma Gallant was born in Poland, survived the Holocaust, and built her family in Israel.

Make no mistake:

'Iran will not be satisfied with a single nuclear bomb'

Defense Min. Gallant reveals: Significant progress in Iranian nuclear program, Iran has enough enriched material for five nuclear bombs.

Defense Min.: 'We need to be able to defend ourselves'

Defense Min. Gallant says some bereaved families want gov't representatives to attend memorial ceremonies.

Op-Ed:

Not firing Gallant – seriously?

If a constitutional crisis ensues, it is possible to imagine Gallant being asked by the US to step in to “save” Israeli democracy. Op-ed.

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visits Huwara after deadly attack

Gallant vows terrorist behind Huwara shooting will be captured, urges Israelis not to take the law into their own hands.

New Samaria demolition reignites coalition crisis

Defense Minister Gallant again overrides Smotrich, orders Samaria demolition.

Earthquake Kills 568:

IDF offers humanitarian aid to Turkey after deadly earthquake

Israel offers its condolences and aid to Turkey after earthquake kills over 568 on border between Turkey and Syria.

Israeli Defense Minister:

'Blinken's visit to Israel sends clear message to Iran'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant in Jerusalem.

Defense Minister Galant:

'For us, the Holocaust is not just a story'

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant cites his mother, a Holocaust refugee, in a video message for International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Government moves forward with 'mini-annexation' plan

Netanyahu government planning major Judea and Samaria reforms which could lead to massive increase in Israeli population beyond Green Line.

Galant vs Smotrich:

Police demolish outpost, despite right-wing ministers' orders

Arabs rampage through newly-built hilltop outpost, assaulting Jews as police begin demolition - in violation of right-wing ministers' orders

Defense Minister meets with US National Security Advisor

Defense Minister Yoav Galant met with National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan to discuss ongoing cooperation between Israel and the USA.

Entry permits for PA officials who visited terrorist rescinded

Defense Minister Yoav Galant ordered to rescind the permits of three PA officials who entered Israeli territory to visit Karim Younes.

Galant to Mossad chief:

'The nuclear threat is at the top of the agenda'

Defense Minister Yoav Galant meets Mossad chief David Barnea to discuss the immediate threats to the State of Israel.

Netanyahu appoints ministers:

Galant named Defense Minister, Kisch will be Education Minister

Haim Katz to be Tourism Minister, Yariv Levin to serve as Justice Minister, Miri Regev returns to the Transportation Ministry.

Emergency Knesset session to deal with EU subversive activities

Foreign Affairs committee chairman Yoav Galant convenes committee following publication of EU document supporting Arab takeover of Area C:

MK Yoav Galant:

'With maritime agreement, Israel surrendered to Hezbollah'

At the Besheva and Israel National News-Arutz Sheva conference, the MK discussed the controversial deal and the new IDF chief of staff

MK Yoav Galant:

'You cannot make political agreements underground'

Likud MK criticizes government's conduct vis-a-vis the maritime border deal between Israel and Lebanon.

Likud MK to Israeli Arabs:

'When our backs are against the wall, we will protect ourselves'

Former minister Galant: If you bring the Jews to the threshold of crossing a red line, we will have to use the most significant weapons.

Why do people leave Israel?

Likud MK: It's not Hamas or Hezbollah, it's housing

"Young people are leaving Israel because they can't afford to buy a home, not because of terrorism."

Likud MK:

'Minimal response in Gaza is the right thing at this time'

Former Southern Command commander MK Yoav Galant says 'quiet until now was achieved through deterrence from last May's war.'

Uproar in Likud meeting

Raised voices in party meeting as party members express their displeasure with the Likud's loss of power.

Galant: Professor who supported BDS won't receive Israel Prize

Education Minister announces that Israel Prize in Computer Science will not be awarded to Professor Oded Goldreich.

'Bennett wouldn't even be elected Mayor of a medium-sized city'

Education Minister lashes out at Yamina chairman: It is inconceivable that Naftali Bennett would think that he could be Prime Minister.

Education Minister: Over 200,000 students immune to coronavirus

Education Min. Gallant says estimated 80% of students in grades 11, 12, have received at least first dose of coronavirus vaccine.

Special budget to adapt distance learning for haredi schools

Education Ministry announces budget of 9m shekel to adapt distance learning for haredi schools.

Education Minister: Open schools in yellow, green cities

Minister Galant: "The school does not create excess infection. On the contrary - it curbs morbidity."

Education Minister to parents: I apologize, health is important

Education Minister addresses parents after cabinet meeting, apologizes for the fact that schools will remain closed a little while longer.

Education minister: Israel will continue to approve construction

Yoav Galant: 'We need to continue to increase our hold on Judea and Samaria. Hundreds of thousands of people live there.'

Galant: It is impossible to accept such a shocking murder

Education Minister on murder of Esther Horgan: We must establish settlement while holding our sword in our right hand.

Sovereignty Youth:

'Don't let Judea and Samaria be erased from map of Israel'

Sovereignty Youth calls on Education Minister not to allow maps that remove Judea and Samaria from map of Israel in educational material.

'It's time we settled all of Israel, from Jordan to the Sea'

Education Minister Galant opens high school in Bruchin, Samaria.

New plan for schools to be approved soon

Most grades to resume on-site learning except grades 7-10, due to inter-ministerial dispute.

Grades 1-4 to return to school 4 days a week

Education Ministry announces 2-week program to return elementary school students to school.

Mayors demand: Give us authority to organize school reopening

Grades one to four due to resume studies on November 1. Government at odds with local authorities regarding preparations.

Hebrew U research: Children under 10 don't spread coronavirus

Researchers & Education Minister call for younger age group to resume studies in first stage of emergence from lockdown.

'There was no other option, we'll need to reopen gradually'

Education Min. Galant says lockdown was only option, better to avoid protests during lockdown.

Galant to haredi leaders: There is no such thing as 'red cities'

Education Minister criticizes coronavirus project manager in closed talks during a visit to Bnei Brak.

'Hugging isn't allowed, keep a distance and wear a mask'

PM Netanyahu and Education Minister Galant attend ceremony marking first day of school at the Neta'im School in Mevo Horon.

Education Ministry reduces school payments

'Students will continue to hike, enjoy enrichment activities,' Education Min. Galant promises.

'We'll need to take the gloves off and hit balloon terrorists'

'Every balloon bomb is a threat, we'll need to take off the gloves,' Education Min. Galant warns.

Education Minister:

'Schools will open on time - period'

Health Ministry says some grades may not be able to open on time. Education Minister pushes back, accusing Health Ministry of 'sowing panic'

Minister Galant's plan for opening of school year approved

Plan entails allocation of 4.2 billion shekels for opening school year while dealing with coronavirus.

Students, parents to be reimbursed for canceled Poland trips

Education Ministry to repay 10,000 students whose winter trips to Poland were canceled due to coronavirus.