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 jailed for shooting at Palestinian vehicle released after mass petition to Defense Minister.
Defense Minister says 'last night we received further proof that in Israel, the thunder of planes is louder than all the background noise.'
MK Limor Son Har-Melech wrote to the Defense Minister demanding that he block a move by the US to arm PA law enforcement.
Minister Yoav Gallant warns Hezbollah, Lebanon will pay heavy price if conflict erupts.
The Defense Minister met with senior security officials ahead of the Jewish holiday season.
'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.
Young man threatens to kill himself unless he is allowed to speak with IDF representative. Minister Gallant leaves meeting to assist.
Defense Minister decides not to close or privatize Galei Tzahal despite Chief of Staff's position on the matter.
Defense Minister blasts members of the government who recently made statements against the IDF.
Minister of Defense holds situation assessment with the heads of the IDF following attack at Maccabim Checkpoint.
During the meetings the minister discussed the Abraham Accords, Iran, IDF counterterrorism efforts in Judea and Samaria, among other things.
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant will meet with a series of American officials against the wishes of Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant met United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres.
The detainee was arrested for involvement in riots after the shooting attack at Eli Junction. He will be released to pre-military yeshvia..
Defense Minister holds situational assessment at Central Command, meets municipal leaders of Judea and Samaria.
Minister Yoav Gallant meets General Mark A. Milley.
National Security Minister criticizes Defense Minister for warning about causing 'friction' during cabinet meeting on recent murders.
'Thousands of Palestinians whose relatives carried out terror attacks have been denied entry into Israel,' Defense Min. Yoav Gallant says.
The Torat Lehima organization calls for a '180-degree shift in the defense system paradigm.'
A meeting with the Defense Minister has produced understandings regarding the Draft Law for the haredi community.
Defense Minister visits elite Flotilla 13 (“Shayetet 13”) of the Israeli navy.
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.
In a conversation with new recruits, the Minister of Defense said: 'I'm working on these issues every day with the Chief of Staff.'
Defense Minister says no room in Israel for 'private militias' as committee examines formation of a National Guard.
Israeli Defense Minister hosts Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias during his first visit to Israel.
Sources in defense echelon say division of authority has created a complex problem which influences the security situation.
Agriculture Minister admits Netanyahu offered him Defense Ministry after Gallant was dismissed for calling to freeze judicial reform.
Knesset Foreign Affairs and Security Committee holds heated discussion on effect of judicial reform dispute on IDF readiness.
Correspondence between the opposition leader and Defense Minister Gallant shows opposition leaders uninterested in compromise.
Defense Minister says the govt. will not initiate constitutional crisis if Supreme Court strikes down recent amendment to Basic Law.
Defense Min. Yoav Gallant aiming for unity government - even if it means resigning his position.
National Security Minister refuses to send representatives to meeting called by Defense Minister on 'settler violence.'
Austin reiterates US commitment to Israel's security following passage of Reasonableness Standard bill.
Netanyahu reportedly told Gallant not to get involved in attempts to reach a wide consensus on reasonableness standard.
PM Netanyahu visiting by Gallant after receiving pacemaker with final vote on 'Reasonableness Standard' bill set for tomorrow.
Sources in Israel's coalition threaten: Anyone who doesn't support changes to reasonableness standard will be fired - including Defense Min.
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is working to reach a consensus on the reasonability standard, fearing mass refusal to serve in the IDF.
Defense Minister confirms he is seeking compromises on Reasonableness Standard Bill following pilots' protest.
The IDF stated that the threats of refusal to serve harm the cohesion of the forces but claim that the situation is under control.
Gallant and Halevi met with Netanyahu to discuss the IDF's competence against the background of tensions in the North.