Yoav Gallant

Sovereignty Youth:

'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.

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

Education Minister Galant opens high school in Bruchin, Samaria.

New plan for schools to be approved soon

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

Grades 1-4 to return to school 4 days a week

Education Ministry announces 2-week program to return elementary school students to school.

Mayors demand: Give us authority to organize school reopening

Grades one to four due to resume studies on November 1. Government at odds with local authorities regarding preparations.

Hebrew U research: Children under 10 don't spread coronavirus

Researchers & Education Minister call for younger age group to resume studies in first stage of emergence from lockdown.

'There was no other option, we'll need to reopen gradually'

Education Min. Galant says lockdown was only option, better to avoid protests during lockdown.

Galant to haredi leaders: There is no such thing as 'red cities'

Education Minister criticizes coronavirus project manager in closed talks during a visit to Bnei Brak.

'Hugging isn't allowed, keep a distance and wear a mask'

PM Netanyahu and Education Minister Galant attend ceremony marking first day of school at the Neta'im School in Mevo Horon.

Education Ministry reduces school payments

'Students will continue to hike, enjoy enrichment activities,' Education Min. Galant promises.

'We'll need to take the gloves off and hit balloon terrorists'

'Every balloon bomb is a threat, we'll need to take off the gloves,' Education Min. Galant warns.

Education Minister:

'Schools will open on time - period'

Health Ministry says some grades may not be able to open on time. Education Minister pushes back, accusing Health Ministry of 'sowing panic'

Minister Galant's plan for opening of school year approved

Plan entails allocation of 4.2 billion shekels for opening school year while dealing with coronavirus.

Students, parents to be reimbursed for canceled Poland trips

Education Ministry to repay 10,000 students whose winter trips to Poland were canceled due to coronavirus.

Education Minister: No reason to close schools

Minister Galant tells Knesset that coronavirus infection rates in educational institutions are now lower than in the general population.

Education Minister: The school year will start on time

Education Minister Yoav Galant notes that some students may have to return to distance learning early next year.

Education Min.: School year to start on September 1

Education Min. Yoav Galant promises school year will start on time, lays out possibilities for preventing infection.

Education Min. 'can't promise school year will start on time'

'Our goal is to help Israeli students,' Education Minister Yoav Galant says.

School Year Extended:

'We'll go to court if we have to'

After Education Ministry fails to reach deal with teachers' union, Minister rules that school year will be extended, except for high schools

Education Minister: Schools to continue running

Minister Yoav Galant says the education system will continue to operate against the backdrop of the rise in coronavirus infections.

PM: Any educational institution with COVID-19 case will close

Education Ministry rejects call to close all educational institutions as coronavirus crisis continues.

Kindergartens and schools will open from 7:30 in the morning

Education Minister Galant: Morning rush hour bottleneck is health and transport hazard, making it difficult for parents, educational staff.

Yoav Galant to be appointed Education Minister

PM Netanyahu names outgoing Transportation Minister as next Education Minister to replace Rabbi Rafi Peretz.

Galant continues verbal attacks on Bennett

Aliyah and Integration Minister blasts Defense Minister in interview with i24NEWS. Yamina: How about dealing with the problems of the olim?

Likud minister: 'Bennett is childish, he doesn't understand'

Min. Yoav Galant blasts DM Bennett, says campaign for sovereignty is 'childish' even for a political campaign.

Galant blasts Bennett over Gaza escalation

Minister Yoav Galant chides Defense Minister over failure to deal with incendiary balloon and rocket attacks on the south.

Residents of Gaza envelope outraged by Galant's comments

Minister Galant says his job is not to calm the children of the south, angering the frustrated residents.

Min. Yoav Galant released from hospital

Likud minister says he lost consciousness due to dehydration, offers New Year wishes.

Minister Galant collapses, loses consciousness

Immigration Minister rushed to hospital after collapsing at Likud event.

'When we need to, we'll act with great force'

Likud's Min. Galant warns: 'Hamas is playing with fire, we'll decide timing and conditions of war.'

Yoav Galant: There will be a large-scale operation in Gaza

Political-Security Cabinet member and former IDF commander: 'I don't want it. But if it's necessary, war is the last resort.'

Netanyahu, Gallant greet 121 new immigrants from Ukraine

121 new immigrants were first of 308 from Ukraine arriving in Israel on flights organized by International Fellowship of Christians and Jews

Watch: Full special briefing with Minister Yoav Galant

Immigration Minister says Iran responsible for complications in Israel's security situation.

Watch: New immigrants welcomed upon landing in Israel

Hundreds of immigrants from France, South America and Eastern Europe land in Israel. Absorption Minister: 'Significant increase in Aliyah.'

Why does Israel allow Qatari money into Gaza?

Minister Yoav Galant sheds light on the Netanyahu government's policy of permitting Qatari money transfers into the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip.

Galant: Sa'ar's criticism is misplaced

Likud Minister Yoav Galant criticizes MK Gideon Sa'ar for saying ceasefire with Hamas was premature.

Cabinet minister to French Jews: 'Come home'

Minister Galant says vandalism of French Jewish cemetery “reminiscent of dark days in the history of the Jewish people."

Galant: The right cannot lose any votes

Immigration Minister says right-wing parties must unite to prevent left-wing government 'which will cause mourning for generations.'

Galant: Israel has a plan to kick Iran out of Syria

Absorption Minister and former General says Israel has plan ready to get Iran out of Syria, adds that Russia and Israel on the same page.

Galant: I will work to realize sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

Minister and Cabinet member visits Judea and Samaria, speaks about importance of strengthening Israel's hold on the region.

'We will not allow establishment of an Iranian army in Syria'

Immigration Minister and former IDF southern command chief army speaks on preparations after Iranian missile attack on the Golan Heights.

INTO THE FRAY: Generals in Israeli politics

State Comptroller slams Yoav Galant over blackmail accusations

State Comptroller Yosef Shapira slams Immigration Minister Galant after he alleges State Attorney was a victim of blackmail.

'There will be no Palestinian state here'

Minister Yoav Galant visits Judea and Samaria: We will find every terrorist, he will end his life in prison or a cemetery.

'Thousands of officers know why Gantz isn't talking'

Former Minister Yoav Galant criticizes Benny Gantz, who has declined to give interviews since announcing he is running for the Knesset.

Galant to be appointed Aliyah and Integration Minister

Yoav Galant, who resigned from the Knesset and left Kulanu, to be appointed Aliyah and Integration Minister.

Tiferet Yisrael Synagogue to be rehabilitated

Symbolizing Jewish hold on Old City, works for restoring Tiferet Yisrael Synagogue in Jewish Quarter to begin tomorrow.

It's official: Yoav Galant defects to Likud

Construction Minister to resign from government and Knesset for desire to run in Likud primaries; may be appointed minister w/o portfolio.

Is it final? Senior Likud MK says Galant to defect to Likud

Following months of rumors, MK David Bitan says Housing Minister Yoav Galant to defect to Likud party.

Jerusalem to build Embassy Quarter

Year after President Trump recognized Jerusalem, Israel planning complex to house multiple embassies - in eastern Jerusalem.

Housing Minister slams AG for freezing Judea and Samaria grants

Minister Galant writes to AG Mandelblit: 'If we want to continue the vital settlement enterprise, we must allow continued granting of aid.'

'We will send Lebanon to the Stone Age'

Minister Yoav Galant: We know Hezbollah's tunnel plan.

Galant:

'There'll be another Gaza campaign'

Construction Minister requests from Knesset plenum 'a little modesty, a bit of courtesy, some respect for government of Israel and cabinet.'

Kulanu minister to jump ship to Likud?

With future of coalition in doubt and elections looming, Housing Minister reportedly laying groundwork for party switch.

'Ceasefire, but no negotiations with Hamas'

Construction Minister Yoav Galant discusses possibility of joining Likud, why Hezbollah and Iran or bigger threats than Hamas.

Minister predicts Hamas chief's demise: 'His days are numbered'

Housing Minister Galant stops short of open threat on Hamas leader's life: 'He won't die in an old-age-home.'

'Political infighting over Gaza is hurting Israel'

Construction Minister slams ministers who snipe at each other over Gaza security situation.

After six years, construction begins in Migron

Six years after Samaria town of Migron was demolished, work finally begins on replacement community.

20,000 housing units approved for Ma'aleh Adumim

Construction Ministry approves 20,000 units for Ma'aleh Adumim at cost of NIS 2.8 billion. 470 units to be built immediately.

Cabinet decides: Response according to need

Cabinet rejects DM's plan for harsh action in Gaza, opting for PM's line of responding in light of developments on the ground.