Yoav Gallant

Security escalation pushes off Gallant's dismissal

The recent revelation of a foiled Hezbollah plot and the growing tensions against Hezbollah have caused Prime Minister Netanyahu to reconsider firing Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Gallant tells US envoy Hochstein:

'Only mil. action will return northern residents to their homes'

Defense Min. Yoav Gallant hosted Senior Advisor to the U.S. President, Amos Hochstein at the MoD HQ, says the possibility for an agreement is running out as Hezbollah continues to “tie itself” to Hamas, and refuses to end the conflict.

Estimate:

Sa'ar getting closer to government; Gallant on the way out

Contacts between Sa'ar and Netanyahu significantly closer. Discussions on options for ministerial appointments. All offices say: ‘There is nothing to report.’

Northern front:

Defense Min. warns: Time is running out, the trajectory is clear

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, stressing urgency of war against Hamas, Hezbollah. 'Hezbollah continues to tie itself to Hamas - the trajectory is clear.'

Hamas commander's letter:

70% of Hamas weapons destroyed, 50% of forces killed or wounded

Defense Minister Gallant presents letter written by eliminated senior Hamas commander detailing the terrorist organization's losses in the war.

ICC chief prosecutor:

'Expedite decision on arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant'

International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Karim Khan urges judges to expedite their decision on his request for arrest warrants against Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas leaders.

Austin to Gallant:

'Reexamine the IDF's rules of engagement'

US Secretary of Defense speaks to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant following death of US citizen Aysenur Eygi Eygi during protest near Shechem.

Gallant:

'We are shifting the center of gravity to the north'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visited the north and hinted in a conversation with soldiers about ground operations in Lebanon: 'Use your time wisely - things will happen soon.'

Gallant:

'Sinwar will make the mistake like Deif, we will get to him'

Defense Minister holds situational assessment in the Netzarim area: We will continue to apply pressure, and we will cripple Hamas.

Bus companies warn:

Growing threats against school buses in Judea and Samaria

CEOs of municipal development companies in Judea and Samaria write to Defense Minister Gallant following foiled bombing of school bus in Binyamin to warn of threats to vehicles carrying students.

Likud MKs:

'Gallant, Resign!'

Members of Knesset urge Gallant to resign 'and leave the sacred work to others,' saying 'You want to raise a white flag and surrender to Hamas.'

IDF officers sleep outside of Defense Minister's house

The officers demanded of Minister Gallant to either win the war or resign.

Cutting the branch you are sitting on

Ministers' disagreements with the prime minister should be handled privately. It's crucial to show unity when going public to prevent adversaries from taking advantage. Opinion.

Gallant vs. Netanyahu:

'He freed Sinwar for only one hostage'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant leveled heavy criticism against his Prime Minister who is insisting on not giving up the Philadelphi Corridor in a hostage deal.

Austin to Gallant:

'Hamas leaders must be held accountable for their crimes'

US Secretary of Defense speaks to Defense Minister after recovery of bodies of six hostages, expresses outrage "over their execution at the hands of Hamas."

Cabinet Dispute:

Gallant demands compromise; Smotrich and Ben Gvir outraged

Ministers furious at Gallant's demand to relinquish control of Philadelphi Corridor, saying: 'If we give in to Hamas demands, we have lost the war.'

Gallant:

'Cabinet must reverse decision to stay in Philadelphi Corridor'

Defense Minister calls on government to back down from insisting IDF remain in a position to prevent Hamas weapons smuggling from Egypt in order to return the remaining hostages in a deal.

Report:

Shouting match between Netanyahu and Gallant at Cabinet meeting

Axios reports that PM and Defense Minister got into a shouting match over the issue of IDF presence at Philadelphi corridor.

Officers to Gallant:

'Replace yourself with someone who believes in victory'

'We must adhere to the definition of victory as it was defined at the beginning of the war, and for that we need to start with change,' wrote the graduates of a recent IDF officer's course.

Gallant:

For northern residents to return home we must expand war's goals

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant held a strategic briefing and discussion on expanding the war's goals.

Qaid returns home:

Israeli leaders 'overjoyed' at 'daring, courageous' rescue

President Herzog, Defense Minister Gallant react to rescue of former hostage Qaid Farhan al-Qadi after nearly 11 months in Hamas captivity.

Prime Minister's Office:

'No claim that defense services are irrelevant'

The Prime Minister's Office referred to a report that Netanyahu told families of surveillance post operators that the position of the defense services on the Philadelphi Corridor issue "is not relevant"

Gallant to Joint Chiefs of Staff:

'Iranian aggression at an all-time high'

Defense Minister meets US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Charles Brown. 'We must work together to achieve and project groundbreaking capabilities in all arenas.'

Amid MidEast tensions:

Sec. Austin orders presence of two aircraft carrier strike groups

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin informs Defense Minister Yoav Gallant that he has ordered the presence of two aircraft carrier strike groups in the Middle East.

Second time in a day:

Minister Gallant speaks with US Secretary of Defense Austin

The Minister and Secretary discussed ongoing joint efforts to deter Iran and its proxies and to restore regional stability while ensuring Israel’s security and ability to defend itself.

Defense Minister Gallant speaks with British counterpart

Minister Gallant briefed UK Secretary of State for Defence John Healey on the imminent Hezbollah attack that was prevented early in the morning, using precise strikes on Hezbollah sites in Lebanon.

Cabinet members clash

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant clashed with fellow ministers after he called for Israel to come to a settlement with Hezbollah. Ben-Gvir: 'You don't understand that you harm the residents of the north.'

Gallant to Austin:

'We conducted strikes in Lebanon to thwart an imminent threat'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant speaks to US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, briefs him on IDF activities in Lebanon, in order to thwart an imminent threat against the State of Israel.

ICC prosecutor insists:

'Court has jurisdiction to issue warrants for Israeli leaders'

ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan urges judges to swiftly issue a ruling on his request for arrest warrants against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others.

Rabenu Tam:

Haredi soldier explains laws of Sabbath to Minister of Defense

Shlomo Zilberman, a haredi IDF soldier, meets Minister of Defense Gallant and tells him about his army service and explains certain laws of keeping the Sabbath.

Riots in Jit:

Administrative arrest warrants against four right-wing activists

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant signs administrative arrest warrants against four right-wing activists who were allegedly involved in the riots in the village of Jit in Samaria.

Gallant in Gaza:

'Hamas Rafah Brigade has been defeated'

Defense Minister meets troops from the IDF’s Division 162, which is deployed to the Rafah area and the Philadelphi route, notes 150 tunnels have been destroyed in the area.

Gallant speaks to Austin

'Our enemies have to think twice before making any move'

Defense Minister speaks to US Defense Secretary "about the powerful reflection of US solidarity with Israel" amid preparations for a possible Iranian attack.

Israel completes 2nd evacuation of Gazan patients

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says, 'The State of Israel successfully facilitated a second humanitarian operation for the evacuation of Gazan patients, many of which are children.'

Education Minister:

'Replacing Gallant would be a bad move now'

Minister Yoav Kisch says that despite strained relations with Netanyahu and the Likud, there is no benefit in replacing the Defense Minister during a war.

Gallant:

'We remove threats and are prepared to attack'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visits IDF intelligence base in northern Israel, where he was briefed on the intelligence operations that enabled the elimination of Hezbollah military chief, Sayyid Muhsan.

PMO accuses Gallant of 'adopting anti-Israel narrative'

Prime Minister's Office says Defense Minister is "bound" by policy of achieving "absolute victory" after he calls talk of such a victory "gibberish."

Amid regional tensions:

US to send strike guided missile submarine to the Middle East

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin speaks to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, orders deployment of a guided missile submarine and the Abraham Lincoln strike group to the Middle East.

Gallant to Austin:

Iran is getting ready for a large-scale attack

Axios reports that the Israeli intelligence community's updated assessment is that Iran is poised to attack Israel directly in retaliation for the elimination of Hamas' political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and is likely to do it within days.

Gallant to IDF enlistees:

'Those who threaten us may expect a blow unlike any other'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant met with soldiers being drafted to the Nahal and Kfir Brigades and remarked on the current situation and threats.

PA demands arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

Following the attack on the Al-Taba’een school complex, the Palestinian Authority is calling on the Hague court to issue arrest warrants against Israeli 'war criminals.'

US won't sanction Netzach Yehuda battalion

Secretary of State Antony Blinken informs Defense Minister Yoav Gallant that he decided to end the investigation into the IDF’s "Netzach Yehuda" battalion for human rights violations in Judea and Samaria.

Defense Min. Gallant, Austin, discuss US-Israel interoperability

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, discuss force build-up efforts, stress urgency of prisoner swap deal with Hamas.

Austin updates Gallant on F-22 deployment

US Secretary of Defense speaks to Defense Minister Gallant, updates him on US F-22 Raptors that arrived in the Middle East amid tensions with Iran and Hezbollah.

Gallant to Lebanese people:

'Those who play with fire should expect destruction'

Defense Minister posts unusual Arabic-language warning to the Lebanese people on his X account, says Israel will "fight with all its might" if attacked.

Gallant in northern Israel:

'Nasrallah may drag Lebanon to pay a very heavy toll'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant visited a military exercise in northern Israel and warned that Lebanon would pay the price for Hezbollah's actions.

Israeli, German, defense ministers discuss Iran threat

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks with German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, discussing threats posed by Iran. 'Free world must come together against biggest destabilizer.'

US CENTCOM commander discusses expansion of anti-Iran coalition

Defense Minister Gallant meets US CENTCOM Commander Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla in Tel Aviv as Israel awaits Iranian attack,

Gallant:

'We must be prepared for a swift transition to offense'

Defense Minister visits IAF command center, says Israel's enemies are 'carefully considering their every move' because of capabilities displayed by IAF.

Defense Minister: US military support for Israel 'unprecedented'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stresses importance of US leadership in forming regional coalition, discusses potential attack and defense scenarios in conversation with US Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin.

Amid prep for Iranian response:

Gallant and Austin discuss US moves to support Israel

For the second time in three days, US Secretary of Defense speaks to Defense Minister Gallant, reiterates "ironclad US support for Israel's security and right to self-defense".

Defense Minister Gallant:

'Defense is high and we are prepared for a swift response'

Amid threats of an Iranian attack Minister Gallant visited the Ground Corps Technology Brigade and gave a stern warning: 'If they dare to attack us, they will pay a heavy price.'

Netanyahu considering appointing Israel Katz as Defense Minister

In light of his desire to replace Minister Yoav Gallant, Netanyahu asked if Foreign Minister Israel Katz would agree to take the position.

Amid threats from Iran:

US to bolster military presence in the Middle East

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin orders aircraft carrier, additional ballistic missile defense-capable cruisers and destroyers to the region amid concerns of regional escalation by Iran or its proxies.

Min. of Defense speaks with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant met with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin: 'The unprecedented security cooperation between Israel and US against Iran and its proxies, is critical to regional security and stability.'

Defense Minister: Osama bin Laden of Gaza was eliminated

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant confirms death of Mohammed Deif, 'Osama bin Laden of Gaza,' earlier this month. 'We'll pursue Hamas terrorists, we won't rest until the mission is accomplished.'

Gallant to Austin:

'Shukr elimination direct response to attack on Majdal Shams'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant briefed US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on the IDF’s operation to eliminate Hezbollah’s most senior military commander, Fuad Shukr 'Sayyid Muhsan'.

Defense Min. visits 'Arrow' base: We're prepared for any scenario

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visits Arrow missile battery, says Israel 'does not want war,' but is 'prepared for all possibilities.'

DM Gallant to Sec. Austin:

Hezbollah used an Iranian rocket

Minister Yoav Gallant and Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke following the Hezbollah massacre of 12 children in Majdal Shams.

Netanyahu, Gallant condemn break-in at Sde Teiman

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Gallant both condemned the protesters and Knesset members who broke into the Sde Teiman base this afternoon.