Yoav Gallant

Gallant in Majdal Shams:

'Hezbollah will pay the price, we'll let our actions speak'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant visited the families of the victims of the Hezbollah attack and called for better Jewish-Druze cooperation and partnerships.

Gallant:

'Hezbollah is responsible and will pay'

The Defense Minister visited the site of the rocket strike in Majdal Shams this morning and met with members of the community.

After withdrawal from race:

Israeli politicians thank Biden for his support for Israel

Israeli politicians from across the spectrum thanked Biden for his support for Israel, after he announced that he would withdraw from the presidential race.

Defense Minister:

'Limited window of opportunity' for prisoner swap deal

IDF's military achievements during the war have created conditions, limited window of opportunity, to establish framework for the release of the hostages, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says.

Defense Minister:

Eliminate all terror battalions in Judea, Samaria

Defense Minsiter Yoav Gallant holds first situational assessment with the IDF Central Command's new chief, says goal is to crush terror battalions throughout Judea and Samaria.

'Months of Houthi attacks'

Austin and Gallant speak after Israeli attack in Yemen

Pentagon says Defense Secretary Austin reaffirmed the United States' ironclad commitment to Israel's security and Israel's right to self-defense in conversation with DM Gallant.

Defense Min.: 'Fire burning in Yemen is seen across Middle East'

'The first time that the Houthis harmed an Israeli citizen, we struck them; we will do this in any place where it may be required,' promises Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Austin and Gallant speak following UAV attack on Tel Aviv

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin reaffirms the United States' ironclad commitment to Israel's security in conversation with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Following UAV strike

Gallant threatens Iran and Houthis

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant said he held a discussion on 'the intelligence and operational activities required against those responsible for the attack.'

Minister of Defense:

1,000 draft orders will be sent to haredim on Sunday

Minister of Defense approves IDF's recommendation to issue initial orders to haredim starting Sunday morning.

PM to Defense Min.:

'No approval to found hospital for Gazans within Israel'

A proposed hospital in Israeli territory which would treat Gazan children 'will not be founded' due to opposition from the Prime Minister himself, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office tells Defense Ministry.

Haredi minister:

'I am telling the court: We will not leave the government'

Welfare Minister Yakov Margi, who served in the IDF, promises that his party will not leave the government over the Draft Law crisis. 'Defense Ministry prefers to play politics instead of drafting haredim.'

Defense Min. to Sec. Austin:

Mohammed Deif is 'Osama bin Laden' of Gaza

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, discussing operations against Hamas in Gaza, potential escalation with Hezbollah.

Gallant hosts US CENTCOM commander in Tel Aviv

Gallant gave a review of the developments in Israel's north and south and the efforts being made to ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid.

Gallant orders establishment of hospital for Gaza children

Defense Minister's office says hospital needed due to the closure of the Rafah Crossing, patients will be screened for connections to Hamas.

Gallant to fighter pilots:

'Pursuit of Hamas terrorists will continue for years to come'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant met with the fighter pilots and support teams that participated in the operation against top Hamas targets in Khan Yunis.

Mandatory IDF service to be extended to three years

The Cabinet has approved the change, and on Sunday the government will vote on Defense Minister Yoav Gallant's and the military's demand that conscripted soldiers serve for 3 years.

Minister of Defense meets White House Coordinator for Middle East

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant hosts White House Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa, Brett McGurk, for a second discussion on the hostage issue and defense cooperation between Israel and the U.S.

Minister Gallant:

'A hostage release deal will advance our interests'

Defense Minister at graduation of National Security College: The conditions that will be created following the deal will advance our interests. The IDF knows how to overcome the risks that may arise.

Gallant:

60% of Hamas terrorists in Gaza have been killed or injured

Defense Minister tells Knesset the IDF has had significant achievements during the war, supplying electricity to Gaza necessary for continued international support, and 3,000 haredim will be drafted over the coming year.

1st draft orders for haredim to be sent out next month

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant decides on timetable to begin implementing Supreme Court order barring the previous practice of exempting haredi students from military service.

Gallant to hostages' families:

'We have to use the military pressure to advance the deal'

Defense Minister meets families of hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza: The military pressure created the conditions that make it possible to move forward with the deal.

Austin, Gallant discuss 'threats from Iranian-backed groups'

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin speaks by phone with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, amid escalation in the north and talks on a ceasefire and hostage release deal.

Mother of hostage:

Release of hospital director a war crime

'While that monster was released, I sit at home and my heart goes out to my son, just to touch and feel a bit the baby I brought into the world.'

Won the battle:

‘May God avenge his blood’ will appear on Cpt. Yudkin's tombstone

Minister of Defense, Yoav Gallant, has approved the Public Council for the Commemoration of Soldiers’ recommendation to add the words ‘May God avenge his blood’ on tombstones of fallen soldiers, at their families’ request.

Gallant:

10,000 soldiers needed immediately

'The IDF is an institution that belongs to all of us and not to any political party. Unlike planes or bombs, soldiers cannot be brought from abroad, so we need to recruit more.'

IPS reveals:

Shin Bet and IDF released director of Shifa Hospital

Officials and agencies across the board denied responsibility for the release of Muhammed Abu Salmiya from detention and blamed each other for the failure.

Gallant:

'We can take Lebanon back to the Stone Age but prefer diplomacy'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks to reporters as he wraps up his visit to Washington: We do not want war, but we are preparing for every scenario.

Gallant after visit to US:

'Significant progress made to bring munitions'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant said that during his meeting with the US National Security Advisor 'the obstacles were removed, to advance the issues at hand, including the issue of the equipment and munitions.'

Minister Gallant:

Reevaluate bereaved family's request to write Hy"d on gravestone

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant instructed the Public Council for the Commemoration of Soldiers to reexamine the request of the Yudkin family to write 'May G-d avenge his blood' on their son's grave.

Gallant in dig to Netanyahu:

'The US is our family - in every family disagreements may arise'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant thanked the US for its support and addressed the tensions between the governments: 'We discuss our disagreements in-house, and remain united."

PM Netanyahu demands explanations from key MK

PM Netanyahu demands MK Yuli Edelstein, head of key Knesset committee, to explain his demand for 'broad consensus' for passing Draft Law.

Gallant to Austin:

'Now is the time to realize US commitment to stopping Iran'

Israeli Defense Minister meets US Defense Secretary at the Pentagon, warns the Middle East is at a crossroads.

Blinken to Gallant:

Important to avoid further escalation of the conflict

During meeting with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant in Washington, US Secretary of State calls for diplomatic resolution that allows both Israeli and Lebanese families to return to their homes.

Gallant in DC:

'US-Israel ties most important thing for our future after IDF'

Defense Minister addresses media between meetings with American officials in Washington to discuss transition to 'Phase 3' of the war.

Gallant discusses 'Phase C' of Gaza war with Biden adviser

Defense Yoav Gallant met with Senior Advisor to U.S. President Biden, Amos Hochstein during his visit to Washington.

During Washington visit:

Gallant meets Senator Lindsey Graham

Sen. Graham after meeting Defense Minister: I will work with my colleagues in the House and Senate to make sure there is congressional oversight of weapons delivery to Israel.

Speaker of the Knesset:

‘Permit family's requested inscription on fallen soldier’s grave’

Knesset Speaker appealed to Minister Gallant and Chief of Staff Halevi to reconsider their decision to prohibit the abbreviation 'Hy”d' to be inscribed on the tombstone of Israel Yudkin who fell in Gaza.

Gallant:

'US-Israel ties perhaps more important than ever now'

Defense Minister departs for Washington at invitation of U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to discuss war against Hamas.

Incoming Central Command commander MG Avi Bluth Awarded new rank

During the ceremony, Defense Minister Gallant warned: 'The amount of weapons in Judea and Samaria is an issue that may create challenges at any given time.'

Gallant in the north:

'We are achieving readiness and preparing for every scenario'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant held an operational situation assessment at the IDF’s Northern Command and committed to 'change the situation in the north.'

Cancelled:

Ehud Barak will not present lecture to senior IDF officers

Former PM Ehud Barak was invited to speak before senior officers in the IDF before his appearance was cancelled by Defense Minister Yoav Gallant due to his calls to refuse military service.

Gallant in Samaria:

'Countering Iranian arms smuggling with civilian security squads'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant commented during a tour of northern Samaria: ''In the face of the Iranian effort to smuggle weapons into the Jenin area, we are reinforcing civilian security squads with advanced weapons and drones.'

Gallant meets US Presidential Special Envoy Amos Hochstein

Senior Advisor to U.S. President Biden meets Israeli Defense Minister to discuss daily attacks by the Hezbollah terrorist organization.

Gallant to US Representatives:

'Iranian proxies are fighting a war against Western civilization'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant met with a bipartisan delegation of US members of Congress and provided a situation assessment of operational and strategic developments on Israel’s borders.

For 3rd consecutive year

Israel sets new defense exports record: Over $13 Billion in 2023

Israeli defense exports have doubled within five years, with over a third (36%) of the agreements signed in 2023 – missile, rocket, and air defense systems.

PM Netanyahu:

'There is no alternative to victory - we must keep at our goals'

'We are fighting to ensure our existence and our future; we are fighting to bring back our hostages,' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says.

Defense Minister:

'France has adopted hostile policies towards Israel'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant slams French plan for trilateral agreement with Lebanon, accuses France of 'ignoring the atrocities committed by Hamas against Israeli children, women and men.'

Defense Minister Gallant:

‘All sectors of the population must draft'

Gallant to Yahalom combat soldiers: ‘All sectors of the population must draft. Everyone must play a significant part in ensuring our security.’

Ben-Gvir's position accepted:

Terrorists' bodies will be held in Israel

The political-security cabinet supported Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's position over Minister Yoav Gallant's position on continuing to hold terrorists' bodies.

Gallant:

'One of the most heroic operations I've ever seen'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant praised all the forces involved in Operation Arnon, the daring rescue of four hostages from Nuseirat over Shabbat.

Gallant to Blinken:

'We won't stop the war until the hostages return'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant told US Secretary of State Antony Blinken that Israel is working on setting up an alternative to Hamas rule in Gaza.

Blinken to Israeli ministers:

'The onus is on Hamas to accept the deal'

Secretary of State speaks to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Minister Benny Gantz in the wake of the three-phase plan presented by President Biden.

Defense Minister Gallant:

'We will not accept Hamas leadership in Gaza'

Gallant explained that Israel will work to remove Hamas while replacing it with an alternative.

After two weeks:

Netanyahu and Gallant hold private meeting

The meeting comes before the War Cabinet is set to convene and in the wake of threats by the ministers from the National Unity Party to resign from the government.

Gallant to Hezbollah:

Nasrallah dragging Lebanon to war - and civilians will pay for it

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant presents photos of eliminated Hezbollah commanders, warns that fighting will escalate if Hezbollah continues its attacks.

Nikki Haley meets Defense Minister Gallant

Defense Minister says he had a 'meaningful conversation' with Haley on 'the importance of strong US-Israel ties in the face of our common enemies, led by Iran.'

Defense Min.:

Efforts to bring hostages home continue even now

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant meets with reservists, thanking them and stressing the importance of their role in the war.

Defense Minister thanks US for 'strong stance' against ICC claims

Defense Min. Gallant briefs US Defense Sec. Austin on facilitation of humanitarian aid to Gaza, efforts to return hostages.

Austin to Gallant:

'Urgent need to increase humanitarian assistance to Gaza'

US Defense Secretary speaks to Defense Minister, reiterates "strong US objections to the International Criminal Court prosecutor's outrageous application for arrest warrants against Israeli leaders."