Defense Minister Gallant to Director Generals of government ministries: 'The reason for direct fire from Iran - they have understood they are in a hopeless situation.'
A first-of-its-kind trial was held yesterday (Monday) to identify and demonstrate new capabilities for intercepting Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.
Defense Minister tells Hagvura Forum leaders that Israel will turn over control of Gaza to the Palestinian Arabs after the war ends, leading to rebuke from father of a fallen soldier.
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks with relatives of the hostages, responding to inquiry regarding possibility that they may no longer be in Gaza.
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visits Golani Brigade training base hit by Hezbollah UAV, promises incident will be investigated, 'concentrated effort' to find solutions for UAV threat.
US Secretary of Defense speaks to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, expresses condolences over deaths of four soldiers killed when a Hezbollah drone hit a base near Binyamina.
Minister Gallant supported the idea and even gave an order to the IDF to prepare for a visit from cabinet ministers, but in the end, the ISA ordered the tour cancelled.
US Secretary of Defense speaks to Defense Minister Gallant, expresses concern about reports that Israeli forces fired on UN peacekeeping positions in Lebanon.
Pentagon says Secretary of Defense "reaffirmed ironclad support for Israel's right to defend itself" in conversation with Defense Minister. Axios reports: Gallant discussed with Austin the Israeli plans for retaliation against Iran.
Defense Minister Gallant says during a visit to the Intelligence Directorate: 'The Iranian attack was aggressive but imprecise, our reponse will be powerful, precise and surprising.'
Gallant's flight to the US postponed after Netanyahu conditioned the trip on the coordination of a phone call between him and Biden as well as Cabinet approval of the plan for action in Iran.
Marking one year since the October 7 massacre, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant promises, 'We are eternally committed to the security and continuity of the State of Israel and her people.'
Defense Minister tells CNN that Israel is working in coordination with the United States as it prepares for potential strike on Iran, but will ultimately make its own decisions on how to respond.
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant reviewed the Nevatim Airbase today and spoke with the personnel there about the past year.
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin condemns Iranian attack on Israel, reiterates US commitment to Israel's security.
Defense Minister briefed by Northern Command head on Operation Northern Arrows, shown weapons 'found by the IDF in areas from where Radwan forces planned to launch attacks to kill and kidnap Israeli citizens.'
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, stressing importance of ground initiative in allowing Israelis from northern Israel to return home safely.
US Secretary of Defense speaks to Defense Minister Gallant, reaffirms US support for Israel's right to defend itself.
Gallant to regional council heads in the north: 'The next stage in the war against Hezbollah will enable us to return the residents to their homes.'
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant meets troops in IDF’s Armored Corps, stresses: 'Elimination of Nasrallah is an important step to ensure the return of Israel’s northern communities; we will employ all of our capabilities.'
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visited Tzfat today and pledged to help the city once again achieve peace and security.
Minister of Defense Gallant approved the continued offensive actions by the IDF on the northern front and said that there is more work to do to ensure the safe return of Israel’s northern communities to their homes
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visits IDF exercise held by Brigade 7 of the Armored Corps and Battalion 202 of the Paratroopers Brigade, cautions that Hezbollah is not Hamas.
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi held a situational assessment at the IDF Headquarters Underground Operations Center Monday evening as the IDF struck hundreds of Hezbollah terrorist sites in Lebanon and Hezbollah launched well over 100 rockets at Israel.
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant responds to security developments in northern Israel, stresses, 'Our success is dependent on proper conduct from the home front.'
Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant held an operational situation assessment at the IDF’s Northern Command headquarters and stated: 'The action taken by the IDF in Dahieh is significant, important, and powerful.'
Defense Minister visits the Air Force’s command and control center, reiterates strikes on Hezbollah will continue until the residents of the north can return to their homes.
Over the weekend, Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant conducted several calls with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin about developments in the northern arena.
Exactly 27 years ago, in September 1997, 12 of Defense Minister Gallant's comrades and subordinates from Shayetet 13 were killed in action against Hezbollah. On Friday, Israel eliminated the terrorist responsible.
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin speaks to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, stresses importance of reaching a diplomatic resolution in northern Israel.
Defense Minister completes situational assessment following the elimination of top Hezbollah commander: The sequence of actions will continue until our goal is achieved.
Minister Gallant met with top defense officials to discuss the various possible developments in the campaign against Hezbollah on Israel’s northern border.
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant admitted to several mistakes, asked to turn over new leaf with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, journalist Ben Caspit reports.
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant briefs US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on IDF operations in the southern and northern arenas.
Pentagon says US Secretary of Defense spoke with Israel's Defense Minister “to review regional security developments and reiterate unwavering US support for Israel in the face of threats from Iran, Lebanese Hezbollah, and Iran's other regional partners.”
'Center of gravity is moving northwards, war will require great courage, determination and perseverance,' Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says.
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.
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.
Contacts between Sa'ar and Netanyahu significantly closer. Discussions on options for ministerial appointments. All offices say: ‘There is nothing to report.’
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.'
Defense Minister Gallant presents letter written by eliminated senior Hamas commander detailing the terrorist organization's losses in the war.
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.
US Secretary of Defense speaks to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant following death of US citizen Aysenur Eygi Eygi during protest near Shechem.
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.'
Defense Minister holds situational assessment in the Netzarim area: We will continue to apply pressure, and we will cripple Hamas.
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.
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.'
The officers demanded of Minister Gallant to either win the war or resign.
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.
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.
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."
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.'
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.
Axios reports that PM and Defense Minister got into a shouting match over the issue of IDF presence at Philadelphi corridor.
'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.
Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant held a strategic briefing and discussion on expanding the war's goals.
President Herzog, Defense Minister Gallant react to rescue of former hostage Qaid Farhan al-Qadi after nearly 11 months in Hamas captivity.
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"
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.'
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.
