Yoav Gallant

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.

Historic agreement:

Israel, Germany sign 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.

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.

Defense Minister tours illegal PA town in Gush Etzion

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

IDF officer released early due to public pressure

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

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 blasts his colleagues:

'Statements that endanger the IDF'

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

Minister Yoav Gallant:

'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.

Gallant to top 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.

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.

DM Gallant to UN Sec. Gen.:

'UN must act immediately'

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

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..

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.

Defense Minister meets US Chief of the Joint Staffs

Minister Yoav Gallant meets General Mark A. Milley.

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.

Defense Minister orders:

Prevent terrorists' relatives from entering Israel

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

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.'

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.

Gallant to naval officers:

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

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

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.

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.

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.'

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.

Gallant:

'Israel remains ready to assist Greece after fires'

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

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.

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.

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.

Lapid unable to convince opposition leaders to compromise

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

Minister Gallant:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin speaks to Minister Gallant

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

PM Netanyahu rebuked Defense Minister Gallant

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

Defense Minister visits PM in hospital over judicial reform bill

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

Coalition warns:

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

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

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:

'I'm working to achieve consensus on judicial reform'

Defense Minister confirms he is seeking compromises on Reasonableness Standard Bill following pilots' protest.

'Fully prepared'

IDF chief: Hundreds of refusals to serve but army ready for war

The IDF stated that the threats of refusal to serve harm the cohesion of the forces but claim that the situation is under control.

Reservists refusing to serve:

Gallant, Chief of Staff provide Netanyahu situational assessment

Gallant and Halevi met with Netanyahu to discuss the IDF's competence against the background of tensions in the North.

Protest outside Gallant's home:

'Don't give in to the refusers!'

About 50 people demonstrate outside home of Defense Minister, call on him to dismiss reservists who threatened not to report for duty.

Shouting match breaks out between Ministers Ben-Gvir and Gallant

The two ministers came clashed over administrative detention warrants. Prime Minister Netanyahu also got involved.

Activist issued administrative warrant just weeks before wedding

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant signed warrants for three activists, raising the number of administrative detainees to eight.

Ben Gvir's proposed bill - and Gallant's warning against it

Defense Minister warns against bill that would allow National Security Minister to order administrative arrests for criminal suspects.

Netanyahu, Gallant push for evacuation of outposts

Smotrich opposes move to evacuate outposts established following deadly attack near Eli.

Gallant departs for Azerbaijan:

'Iran carries out dangerous operations within Israel's borders'

Defense Minister departs for official visit to Azerbaijan. INN correspondent Kobi Finkler will cover the visit.

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.

Gallant:

'Refusals to serve are a prize for our enemies'

Defense Minister calls for politics to be kept out of the IDF amidst widespread protests over the judicial reforms.

'All nighter' outside Gallant's home

Reservists hold nighttime protest outside the home of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Gallant, Austin discuss counterterrorism operation in Jenin

Gallant emphasizes to US counterpart measures taken by Israel to prevent harm to uninvolved civilians.

Man detained after complaining about administrative arrests

Resident of central Israel says he was detained for hours after protesting about administrative arrest warrants against right-wingers.

Gallant:

'The terrorists acted like cowards in Jenin'

Defense Minister says IDF changed Jenin from a sanctuary for terrorists in this week's operation.

DM Gallant:

'We took every measure required to prevent harm to civilians'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant delivers remarks regarding the IDF’s activities in Jenin.

Defense Minister holds situational assessment on Jenin operation

Minister Yoav Gallant meets IDF, Shin Bet leaders to receive update of ongoing counterterrorism operation in Jenin.