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Israel, Germany sign historic agreement on sale of Arrow-3 system

Defense Minister: Only 80 years since end of WW2, Israel and Germany join hands today, in building a safer future, for both nations.

Israel, Germany sign agreement on sale of Arrow-3 system

Gallant warns Hamas: We won't hesitate to use our full force

Defense Minister warns Gaza terrorists over border riots during Yom Kippur War commemoration.

Gallant warns Hamas: We won't hesitate to use our full force

Defense Minister tours illegal PA town in Gush Etzion

Minister Yoav Gallant visits site where the Palestinian Authority is constructing an illegal new city.

Defense Minister tours illegal PA town in Gush Etzion

IDF officer released early due to public pressure

IDF officer jailed for shooting at Palestinian vehicle released after mass petition to Defense Minister.

IDF officer released early due to public pressure

Gallant hints at Israeli airstrikes in Syria

Defense Minister says 'last night we received further proof that in Israel, the thunder of planes is louder than all the background noise.'

Gallant hints at Israeli airstrikes in Syria

Otzma Yehudit MK demands Israel withdraw approval to arm PA

MK Limor Son Har-Melech wrote to the Defense Minister demanding that he block a move by the US to arm PA law enforcement.

Otzma Yehudit MK demands Israel withdraw approval to arm PA

Defense Minister reveals: Iran building airport for terrorist use in southern Syria

Minister Yoav Gallant warns Hezbollah, Lebanon will pay heavy price if conflict erupts.

Iran building airport for terrorist use in southern Syria

Defense Minister Gallant: 'Terror during the holidays? Don't even try us'

The Defense Minister met with senior security officials ahead of the Jewish holiday season.

'Terror during the holidays? Don't even try us'

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.

Haredi parties to Netanyahu: No more compromises on Draft Law

Defense Minister Gallant stops suicide attempt

Young man threatens to kill himself unless he is allowed to speak with IDF representative. Minister Gallant leaves meeting to assist.

Defense Minister Gallant stops suicide attempt

Gallant decides not to shut down IDF's radio station

Defense Minister decides not to close or privatize Galei Tzahal despite Chief of Staff's position on the matter.

Gallant decides not to shut down IDF's radio station

Gallant blasts his colleagues: Statements that endanger the IDF

Defense Minister blasts members of the government who recently made statements against the IDF.

'Statements that endanger the IDF'

Minister Yoav Gallant: The State of Israel is under a terrorist attack against civilians

Minister of Defense holds situation assessment with the heads of the IDF following attack at Maccabim Checkpoint.

'Israel is under a terrorist attack against civilians'

Defense Minister Gallant to US officials: 'Iran undermines stability in the Middle East'

During the meetings the minister discussed the Abraham Accords, Iran, IDF counterterrorism efforts in Judea and Samaria, among other things.

'Iran undermines stability in the Middle East'

Defense Minister to meet US officials against Netanyahu's wishes

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant will meet with a series of American officials against the wishes of Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Defense Minister to meet US officials against Netanyahu's wishes

Defense Minister Gallant to UN Sec. Gen. Guterres: 'UN must act immediately'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant met United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres.

'UN must act immediately'

ISA and Defense Minister release Jewish detainee early

The detainee was arrested for involvement in riots after the shooting attack at Eli Junction. He will be released to pre-military yeshvia..

ISA and Defense Minister release Jewish detainee early

Gallant: Where we didn't strengthen the settlements, we got terrorism'

Defense Minister holds situational assessment at Central Command, meets municipal leaders of Judea and Samaria.

'Where we didn't strengthen the settlements, we got terrorism'

Defense Minister meets US Chief of the Joint Staffs

Minister Yoav Gallant meets General Mark A. Milley.

Defense Minister meets US Chief of the Joint Staffs

Ben-Gvir slams Gallant: Have we gone crazy? We're discussing terrorism

National Security Minister criticizes Defense Minister for warning about causing 'friction' during cabinet meeting on recent murders.

'Have we gone crazy? We're discussing terrorism'

Defense Minister orders: Prevent terrorists' family members from entering Israel

'Thousands of Palestinians whose relatives carried out terror attacks have been denied entry into Israel,' Defense Min. Yoav Gallant says.

Prevent terrorists' relatives from entering Israel

Torat Lehima: 'Netanyahu must replace Gallant with a minister who cares'

The Torat Lehima organization calls for a '180-degree shift in the defense system paradigm.'

'Netanyahu must replace Gallant with a minister who cares'

Haredi leaders back down from Draft Law demands

A meeting with the Defense Minister has produced understandings regarding the Draft Law for the haredi community.

Haredi leaders back down from Draft Law demands

Gallant to naval officers: Israel is prepared for any scnenario, on land, sea, or air'

Defense Minister visits elite Flotilla 13 (“Shayetet 13”) of the Israeli navy.

'Israel is prepared for any scenario on land, sea, or air'

Defense Minister: Israel's fortunate to have Herzi Halevi commanding the IDF

Minister Gallant, MK Sa'ar defend Chief of Staff after PM's son shares post calling Halevi the "most failed" Chief of Staff in history.

'Israel's fortunate to have Herzi Halevi commanding the IDF'

Gallant to new recruits: Protests will not affect enlistment

In a conversation with new recruits, the Minister of Defense said: 'I'm working on these issues every day with the Chief of Staff.'

Gallant to new recruits: Protests will not affect enlistment

Ministers Gallant, Ben-Gvir spar over National Guard

Defense Minister says no room in Israel for 'private militias' as committee examines formation of a National Guard.

Ministers Gallant, Ben-Gvir spar over National Guard

Gallant: Israel remains ready to assist Greece after fires

Israeli Defense Minister hosts Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias during his first visit to Israel.

'Israel remains ready to assist Greece after fires'

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.

Tensions between ministers are felt on the ground

Minister Dichter admits: I was offered Defense Ministry after Gallant was fired

Agriculture Minister admits Netanyahu offered him Defense Ministry after Gallant was dismissed for calling to freeze judicial reform.

'I was offered Defense Ministry after Gallant was fired'

Gallant: IDF ready for combat now, but long-term damage possible'

Knesset Foreign Affairs and Security Committee holds heated discussion on effect of judicial reform dispute on IDF readiness.

'IDF ready for combat now, but long-term damage possible'

Lapid unable to convince opposition leaders to compromise

Correspondence between the opposition leader and Defense Minister Gallant shows opposition leaders uninterested in compromise.

Lapid unable to convince opposition leaders to compromise

Minister Gallant: Govt. will accept court's decision on Reasonableness Standard bill

Defense Minister says the govt. will not initiate constitutional crisis if Supreme Court strikes down recent amendment to Basic Law.

'Govt. will accept court's ruling on Reasonableness Standard'

Defense Min. Gallant planning unity government - without Religious Zionist parties

Defense Min. Yoav Gallant aiming for unity government - even if it means resigning his position.

Defense Min. wants unity gov't without Religious Zionist parties

Discussion of 'settler violence' canceled after Ben-Gvir refuses to participate

National Security Minister refuses to send representatives to meeting called by Defense Minister on 'settler violence.'

Meeting on 'settler violence' canceled in Ben-Gvir-Gallant spat

Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin speaks to Minister Gallant

Austin reiterates US commitment to Israel's security following passage of Reasonableness Standard bill.

Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin speaks to Minister Gallant

PM Netanyahu rebuked Defense Minister

Netanyahu reportedly told Gallant not to get involved in attempts to reach a wide consensus on reasonableness standard.

PM Netanyahu rebuked Defense Minister Gallant

Defense Minister visits Netanyahu in hospital over judicial reform bill

PM Netanyahu visiting by Gallant after receiving pacemaker with final vote on 'Reasonableness Standard' bill set for tomorrow.

Defense Minister visits PM in hospital over judicial reform bill

Coalition warns: If Defense Minister doesn't support legislation - he will be fired

Sources in Israel's coalition threaten: Anyone who doesn't support changes to reasonableness standard will be fired - including Defense Min.

If Defense Minister doesn't support legislation - he'll be fired

Gallant working to reach agreement on reasonability standard

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is working to reach a consensus on the reasonability standard, fearing mass refusal to serve in the IDF.

Gallant working to reach agreement on reasonability standard