Yoav Gallant

Report:

Defense Min. threatens to resign over judicial reform protests

PM says Defense Minister Yoav Gallant will likely resign if no compromise reached as hundreds of reservists refuse to report for duty.

Administrative detention:

MKs withdraw signatures on criticism of Defense Minister

12 of 50 MKs who demanded release of Huwara riot suspects accept Defense Minister Gallant's explanation and accept his decision.

DM on Lebanese border:

'Whoever carried out bombing attack will regret it'

Hezbollah's involvement in Megiddo attack has yet to be confirmed. Terrorist eliminated.

Defense Minister to coalition:

Jews arrested after Huwara incident posed a danger to lives

After 50 coalition MKs demand release of Jews, Gallant justifies use of administrative detention.

Secretive security incident:

Defense Minister Gallant holds several situational assessments

While the Defense Ministry didn't specify which incidents were being discussed, it did say the minister was presented with initial findings.

US Defense Secretary presents Biden's message on judicial reform

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin meets Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, says America's commitment to Israel's security 'ironclad.'

Defense Min:

'Those who attack IDF soldiers have no place in public office'

Minister Gallant, IDF Chief of Staff meet reservists amidst spate of refusals to serve. 'Refusal threatens foundation of our existence.'

Court shortens administrative detention of Huwara suspects

Defense Minister had ordered the 2 suspects to be held for 4 months minutes after the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court ordered them released.

Gallant to IAF pilots:

'Any call for refusal to obey orders harms the IDF'

Defense Minister warns against refusal to serve in the reserves on the grounds of opposition to the judicial reform.

Ben-Gvir: Defense Min, forgot he was elected by the right

National Security Minister responds to boycott of conversations with him by Minister Yoav Gallant.

Defense Min. threatens to stop speaking to Ben-Gvir

Minister Yoav Gallant refuses to answer Ben-Gvir's questions on administrative detention of 2 Jews ordered released by court.

Gallant:

'Cooperation required to prevent Iran from nuclear weapon'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant meets General Mark Milley, who arrived in Israel for meetings with Israeli officials.

Huwara riot:

Gallant orders suspects detained minutes after court frees them

Jerusalem court orders 8 suspects released for lack of evidence, Defense Minister orders 2 of them held for 4 months immediately.

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.

Gallant to Austin:

We must increase our efforts to against Iran

Israeli Minister of Defense speaks with US counterpart. Gallant and Austin discussed Iran’s nuclear ambitions and the Palestinian arena.

Crisis over:

Smotrich and Gallant agree on Defense Ministry power-sharing

Netanyahu, Gallant, and Smotrich signed a document of understanding on the division of power over the Civil Administration.

New multi-year plan for IDF agreed upon

The plan, which will be included in the state budget, will regulate many issues related to the IDF and the defense establishment.

Gallant: Source of all Israel's attackers is Iran

Representatives of 53 US Jewish organizations participating in the annual National Leadership Mission of the Conference of Presidents.

Smotrich refuses to attend discussion with IDF Chief of Staff

Finance Minister refuses to take part in discussion on powers in Judea and Samaria. Smotrich: I'm trying not to involve IDF in politics.

Gallant:

'Iran in talks to sell advanced weapons to 50 countries'

Minister of Defense at Munich Security Conference: Keep all the possible means on the table to prevent Iran from gaining a nuclear weapon.

Defense Minister Gallant heads to Munich Security Conference

During the conference, Minister Gallant will deliver a speech on the Iranian threat and its effects on global stability.

After uprooting of vineyard:

MK Tal: This is not how you run a stable coalition

After evacuation of vineyard, Tal says: "Contrary to coalition agreements, Gallant wants to prove that he promotes left-wing policies.

New Samaria demolition reignites coalition crisis

Defense Minister Gallant again overrides Smotrich, orders Samaria demolition.

Earthquake Kills 568:

IDF offers humanitarian aid to Turkey after deadly earthquake

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

Coalition strife:

Tensions between Smotrich and Gallant about to boil over

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich losing patience waiting to receive authority over Civil Administration.

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 Gallant:

'We will bring every terrorist to court - or the cemetery'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant toured the IDF's Judea and Samaria Division. 'We will hit anyone who aids terrorists'

Israel preparing for a security escalation after Shabbat attacks

Defense Minister, Police commissioner agree to increase IDF assistance to police after 7 murdered in synagogue shooting.

Gallant to IDF: Strike terrorists before they can attack

The Defense Minister instructed the IDF to take the fight to the terrorists, and said he is mulling punitive actions against their families.

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.

Watch: How IDF eliminated Islamic Jihad terrorists in Jenin

The IDF released Thursday afternoon footage documenting of the activity in the refugee camp in Jenin this morning

Over Gallant's objections:

Netanyahu transfers powers over Judea and Samaria to Smotrich

PM takes Smotrich's side in heated debate with Defense Minister, citing coalition agreements.

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.

Minister Strock to INN:

'It's time for Netanyahu to take control of the situation'

Minister Strock explains that her party cannot accept a situation in which the powers promised to Minister Smotrich are not given to him.

Ben-Gvir: There can't be 1 law for Arabs and another for Jews

National Security Minister calls for demolishing of Khan al-Ahmar after Jewish outpost demolished.

Religious Zionism party threatens to boycott Knesset votes

Party officials furious after new outpost erected in honor of Rabbi Chaim Druckman demolished without coordination with Minister Smotrich.

Galant vs Smotrich:

Police demolish outpost, despite right-wing ministers' orders

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

Netanyahu and Gallant's U-turn in Judea and Samaria

PM and Minister of Defense canceled splitting of Tel Zion neighborhood from Kochav Yaakov due to fear of the US reaction.

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.

Israel-Greece ties:

Defense Minister Gallant speaks with Greek counterpart

Two ministers stress ties based on trust and common values.

Netanyahu: Whoever needs a reminder of our red lines will get it

PM, Defense Minister hold security assessment at IDF Northern Command headquarters.

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.

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.

New Defense Minister holds first call with US counterpart

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks with Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin about US-Israel ties, Iranian threat, Middle East stability.

Netanyahu appoints ministers:

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:

MK Yoav Galant:

'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.

Why do people leave Israel?

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."

Likud MK:

'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.

'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.

Education Minister: 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.

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

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.