Yoav Gallant

Poll: Israelis Prefer Ya'alon as Defense Minister

35.7% of Israelis prefer Ya'alon over other, possibly more qualified candidates, including Bennett, Yadlin, and Galant.

Top Kulanu Official Supports Limited Land Swaps

Jerusalem to remain united, but some parts of Israel will 'realistically' be given away, Yoav Galant says.

'Our Enemies are not in Election Recess'

MK Yariv Levin, Head of Knesset Defense C'tee, says security matters must not be affected by elections.

Regev: Galant Should be Ashamed of Himself

MK Regev slams Yoav Galant for hinting than an airstrike targeting a Hezbollah commander was timed to coincide with the election campaign.

Bennett: Galant's Statement 'a New Low'

Kulanu candidate hinted that the targeting of Jihad Mughniyeh was timed for the election campaign.

Galant Implies Mughnieh Hit Timed for Elections

Maj. Gen. (res.) Yoav Galant, candidate for Knesset, says 2012 Jaabari killing may have been timed for elections, too.

Galant Denies He's Running in Likud

Retired major-general is considered a friend of Netanyahu's and a rival of incoming Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Eizenkot.

Ya'alon Rules Out Popular Former General as IDF Chief of Staff

Ya'alon says Golan Heights not in danger, overviews Hamas truce talks saying fighting won't restart on Sept. 25.

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Ex-IDF Chief of Staff Ashkenazi To Be Tried

Police recommend trying Ashkenazi and other senior IDF officials in Harpaz Affair forgery case.

Former General: We'll Have to Bulldoze Gaza

Former IDF Major General Yoav Galant says Israel's negligence vis-a-vis Gaza will eventually force it to undertake a major ground offensive.

Almost-IDF Chief of Staff Galant Shares His Defense Philosophy

In his first public comments after he was removed as a candidate for IDF Chief of Staff, Yoav Galant shared his defense concerns and philosophy.

Maj.-Gen. Galant Accepts Defeat, Withdraws Motion

After the Cabinet decided Sunday to cancel his appointment as IDF Chief of Staff, Galant decided resistance was futile.

Ex-General: Galant's Contact with Sharon Spoiled Him

Maj-Gen (res.) Yoram Yair sees direct connection between Yoav Galant's term as Sharon's military secretary and his woes.

War in Court over Appointment of Chief of Staff

Galant declares war on the cancellation of his appointment as new Chief of Staff and appealed to the High Court. The Cabinet approves Benny Gantz.

Growing Opposition to Government on Chief of Staff Decision

Ministers and ex-commanders criticize the government for rejecting Galant, failing to extend Ashkenazi's term.

Galant Will Not Be Chief of Staff; Naveh to Step In

Major-General Yoav Galant will not be the IDF's next Chief of Staff. General Yair Naveh will take the position for 60 days.

Incoming Chief of Staff Visits Kotel

Photos: Kotel Rabbi accompanies Major-General Yoav Galant to holy site, prays for his success.

Galant Appointment as 20th Chief of Staff Confirmed

Government vote confirms Yoav Galant as next IDF commander, but is accompanied by some less-than-gallant behavior by Minister Yaalon.

Wanted: Deputy for Galant

Major-General Eisencott says 'no, thanks' to the job, and may be on his way out of IDF. Galant document affair may have hurt his status.

Retired IDF Officer Admits to Forging 'Galant Document'

Former IDF officer Boaz Harpaz has admitted to forging the “Galant document,” in a lone effort to help COS Ashkenazi.

Suspect 'Can't Remember' Who Gave Him Galant Document

Lt.-Col. (res.) Boaz Harpaz won't tell police who gave him the document that was meant to hurt Yoav Galant. He will stay in jail for 5 more days..

Barak Holding Up Ashkenazi's Appointments

Defense Minister delaying approval for Chief of Staff's decisions to promote current IDF colonels to rank of brigadier general.

Yoav Galant to be Israel's 20th IDF Chief of Staff

DM Barak abruptly announces Sunday morning his choice of Yoav Galant as the IDF’s next Chief of Staff. MK Eldad: I don't trust Barak's choice.

Report: Potential Suspect in Galant Document

Israeli police announce they have a potential suspect in Galant document, and clear IDF of any involvement in its leak.

Police 'Grilled IDF Spokesman over Galant Document'

Brig-Gen Benayahu a 'major suspect' in the affair. Document may have been faked in order to hurt Maj-Gen Galant's chances to become Chief of Staff.

Probe into Maj.-Gen. Galant Scandal: Plan to Slander IDF Chief?

Attorney General Weinstein will look into the “Galant document,” which reveals an alleged plan to slander IDF Chief of Staff Ashkenazi.