Yoav Gallant

Hamas document found in tunnel:

'Put pressure on Gallant, blame Netanyahu"

A Hamas document found by IDF forces gives detailed instructions on how the organization conducts psychological warfare.

Gallant to reservists:

'50% of Hamas's terrorists are out of commission'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant spoke with Artillery Corps reservists near Gaza and told them that it would take months to eliminate Hamas.

Report:

Gallant promised US not to let Jews return to Gaza

During a meeting with US Ambassador and Envoy for Humanitarian Affairs, the Defense Minister stressed the buffer zone would be temporary and for security purposes only.

Minister of Defense:

Terrorists surrender and give sensitive information

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant spoke to reserve soldiers in the 11th Brigade: 'We will not end this war with points; only with a knockout'

Defense Minister:

International funds mustn't fuel murder of Israelis

Defense Min. Yoav Gallant praises US decision to pause funding for UNRWA, calls for 'major changes' so that international donations, humanitarian aid, won't fuel Hamas terror.

Defense Min. Gallant to Lloyd Austin:

US pressure important to bring hostages home

Defense Min. Yoav Gallant briefs US Sec. Lloyd Austin on progress in dismantling Hamas, urges, 'US pressure important in efforts to return the hostages home.'

Gallant to soldiers:

'Hamas is collapsing into the tunnels it dug'

Defense Minister: The places that were safe for Hamas have become a trap. In the last two days, over 100 terrorists were arrested or turned themselves in.

Defense Minister Gallant:

'Hamas is in great distress, we will reach our goal'

Minister Yoav Gallant visited soldiers of the 969th Battalion of the Northern Brigade and told them that Gazans understand that what happened in the north will happen in Rafah as well.

Message of unity:

'Bow our heads for fallen, we will push to victory'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Minister Benny Gantz gave a joint statement addressing the disaster in Gaza which killed 21 IDF reservists.

Gallant:

'Smoke will cover Gaza until we achieve our goals'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant takes part in flight over Gaza, sees up close the attacks against Hamas targets.

Gallant warns Hezbollah:

'If we have to use force - we will use force'

Defense Minister visits Lebanon border, says he does not want a war but will not hesitate to use force if no agreement is reached with Hezbollah.

Gallant to Austin:

'Israel determined to fight until Hamas eliminated'

Israeli Defense Minister speaks to US Defense Secretary of progress of war against Hamas, need to address ongoing threat by Hezbollah in the north.

Minister Gallant to Naval commandos:

'No right to stop as long as hostages are in Gaza'

Minister Gallant explained that the IDF is operating in Khan Yunis differently than in other areas. 'It’s a cross-stage effort. There, we focus on reaching Hamas’ leadership and on the hostage issue.'

MK Dan Illouz:

'Gallant is making a terrible mistake'

MK Dan Illouz promises to fight Defense Minister Gallant, oppose permitting Palestinian Authority workers into Israel.

Gallant:

'Hostages' fates will be sealed if fighting stops'

Defense Minister warns that ending the war before the hostages are returned will doom them to years in Hamas captivity.

Defense Minister calls to strengthen PA

Minister Yoav Gallant's remarks during a situational assessment at the Judea and Samaria Division sparked heavy criticism among his fellow benchmates.

'Stop interfering with my work'

Minister Yoav Gallant walks out of Cabinet meeting

Tensions in the War Cabinet continue: Minister Gallant leaves discussion after his chief of staff was not allowed to participate, later returns.

Again:

Chief of Staff and Ben Gvir argue at Cabinet meeting

Minister Ben Gvir confronts Chief of Staff at Cabinet meeting and exchanges barbs with Defense Minister Gallant.

Gallant to Blinken:

'Increasing pressure on Iran critical'

Israeli Defense Minister meets US Secretary of State in Tel Aviv, emphasizes pressure on Iran can prevent a regional escalation.

Defense Minister defends Gush Etzion demolitions

Defense Minister Gallant responded to criticism of the demolition of Israeli homesteads in Gush Etzion this morning, saying that it should be directed at him instead of the IDF.

Gallant hints he won't approve IDF's Oct. 7 c'tee

Defense Minister attends Likud faction meeting, comments on transition to the new phase in the fighting in Gaza: The transition between the stages is aimed at creating a common language between the military and political levels.

Defense Minister:

'Israel is fighting an axis, we arent' going to give up'

'Iran is building up military power around Israel in order to use it,' Defense Min. Gallant tells the Wall Street Journal.

Gallant to Pence:

'We know you stand with us'

Defense Minister meets former US Vice President: We cannot stop until we bring our loved ones home, and until Hamas is destroyed.

Samaria breaks ground on new bypass around PA town

Governor Yossi Dagan personally opened the paving of the bypass around a section of Route 55, declaring it would increase security.

Cabinet meeting ends abruptly:

Ministers attack IDF Chief of Staff, meeting dispersed

Meeting of Political-Security Cabinet ends abruptly after ministers blast Chief of Staff over appointment of team to investigate October 7.

Gallant's plan for the 'day after' in Gaza revealed

Defense Minister presents plan in which local Gazans will rule Gaza along with multi-national force of US, EU, and moderate Arab states.

Gallant on the Gaza border:

'The terrorists should start counting down to their end'

Defense Minister Gallant clarified that Israel will not slow down its offensive but rather intensify it.

Defense Minister Gallant:

'Window of opportunity for diplomatic solution in north closing'

Gallant met with US advisor Amos Hochstein and briefed him on the security conditions for the residents of northern Israel to return.

Gallant:

'We're not stopping, without victory we won't be able to live'

Defense Minister visits troops in Gaza, dismisses 'incorrect feeling' Israel is winding down war against Hamas based on troop deployments.

Gallant criticizes Bennett:

'The roar of the jets should drown out the unnecessary chatter'

Defense Minister criticizes former Prime Minister who admitted in op-ed that he authorized attacks on Iranian soil while in office.

Defense Min. discusses regional threats with US counterpart

US Sec. of Defense Lloyd Austin reiterates US resolve to ensure Hamas can no longer threaten Israel's security.

Minister of Defense:

Stop using the term “Settlers’ Violence”

Head of the Judea and Samaria Council called to “prosecute human rights organizations who initiated the libel for permitting bloodshed

Defense Min. warns:

Anyone who acts against us is a potential target

'We are attacked on seven different fronts, and have responded and acted on six of them,' Defense Min. Yoav Gallant says.

Request rejected:

Israel asked for fighter helicopters - the US said no

Report: Israel requested additional Apache helicopters to relieve burden on IAF squadrons - and the US said no.

Report:

Netanyahu demanded Hezbollah be moved from the border - & caved

In negotiations with the US and France, Israel is sending very different messages than what it has declared to the public, report says.

Gallant in the north:

'We pushed Hezbollah back, we will not go back to the past'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant held a situation assessment in the north, and promised to change the security situation in the area.

In first since war began: Min. Benny Gantz visits Gaza

Defense Min. Gallant, Min. Gantz, speak with soldiers in Gaza. 'Sinwar is sitting in his bunker watching TV - he knows what is happening.'

Gallant:

'Sinwar will soon meet the barrels of our guns'

Defense Minister after daily situational assessment: We will go and deepen our activity and complete all our goals.

Gallant aboard Navy ship:

'Try to attack Eilat, we will know what to do'

The Defense Minister visited Navy commanders and servicepeople in Eilat and addressed the threat to traffic in the Red Sea.

Gallant backs Chief of Staff: "Brave, moral and experienced"

Gallant backs the IDF and Chief of Staff, "against irresponsible politicians", after the Halevi-Ben Gvir confrontation in the cabinet

Gallant to US Defense Sec:

'Israel's victory is the victory of the free world'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant holds joint press conference with Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. 'Hostages are most humanitarian issue.'

US Defense Sec. holds meeting with Defense Min. Gallant

US Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin lands in Israel, meets with Defense Min. Gallant and top officials in Israel's defense establishment.

Gallant:

'If Hezbollah goes up 1 level, we'll go up five'

Defense Minister holds situational assessment in the north as attacks from Belabon continue.

Netanyahu:

Gaza will be demilitarized, under Israel’s security control

Netanyahu: 'We're fighting a war for our existence, we're committed to victory.'

Gallant to US NSA:

'Dismantling Hamas will take more than a few months'

Defense Minister meets US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan as war in Gaza, attacks from Lebanon continue.

Gallant: Northern Gaza is on the verge of collapse

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said this evening that the IDF is destroying Hamas's underground infrastructure in northern Gaza.

Minister of Defense:

'Nearing breaking point in Gaza; surrender and be spared'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant: "The fate of Yahya Sinwar and every senior commander is the same - surrender or die."

Min. of Defense:

'Gaza operation success will also affect Judea and Samaria'

Defense Minister Gallant: "We must make every effort to support the continuation of the military operation in Gaza."

Defense Minister Gallant:

'Hamas underestimated Israel's response to attack'

The Defense Minister told the Daily Mail that Israel is the front line preventing Hamas' ideology from reaching the West.

Gallant lights Hanukkah candles with hostages' families

Defense Minister to the families: May the Hanukkah candles illuminate the future and we will be able to see all the hostages return.

Gallant to IDF enlistees:

'You're the strongest expression of our victory over Hamas'

Minister of Defense tells new conscripts that while they are enlisting to the IDF, Hamas members are surrendering.

UK Defense Sec. joins Israeli DM for Hanukkah candlelighting

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant hosts UK Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps exactly 2 months after Hamas massacre.

Gallant:

'We do not have the legitimacy to stop fighting'

Defense Minister at press conference with Netanyahu and Gantz: We are fully dedicated to bringing back all the hostages, with no exception.

Smotrich to Gallant:

There was no authority to demolish Israeli homes on Mt. Hebron

Bezalel Smotrich claims the demolition of Israeli homes on Mt. Hebron violates agreements between parties and with the IDF.

Gallant: 'Our forces will not leave until Hamas is destroyed'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant held a situational assessment today on the border of the Gaza Strip and praised the soldiers fighting there.

Gallant to hostages' families:

'The return to fighting will bring them back home'

Minister of Defense meets families of hostages, including and with Yelena Trupanob who was released last week.

Defense Min.:

'Every commander in Gaza understands what his future holds'

Defense Min. Gallant says Hamas morale is 'low,' promises: 'Hamas will not determine what happens - only the IDF will.'

Gallant to Blinken:

Israel will defeat Hamas 'no matter how long it takes'

Israeli Defense Minister meets US Secretary of State, says Israel is in a just war against Hamas.

Minister Gallant:

Some southern residents will return to their homes in January

The security forces are preparing for the return of residents to villages located between 4 and 7 km from Gaza at the beginning of January.

Defense Minister to soldiers:

'Freeing of 50 hostages is the result of your actions'

Minister Gallant holds situation assessment in the IDF’s Southern Command, tells Givati soldiers to be prepared for resumption of combat.