Yoav Galant

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 and defense

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

Defense Min. flies to Azerbaijan to discuss diplomacy & defense

Defense Minister and Palestinian Authority 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 Minister and PA official discuss recent violence

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.

Defense Minister: '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.

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.

IDF offers humanitarian aid to Turkey following deadly earthquake

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

IDF offers humanitarian aid to Turkey after deadly earthquake

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.

Smotrich freezes outpost demolition - but Galant overrules freeze order

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

Police demolish outpost, despite 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.

Minister 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.

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:

'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.

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."

MK Galant: '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.

Minister Galant: 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.

Min. Yoav Gallant: 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.

Education Minister: Over 200,000 students immune to coronavirus

Education Ministry announces: 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, even during Biden admin.

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.

'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.

Education Minister Galant opens high school in Bruchin, Samaria

Education Minister Galant opens high school in Bruchin, Samaria.

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

New outline for schools to be approved soon

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