Yoav Gallant

Yoav Gallant is a veteran Israeli politician, currently part of the Likud Party, and is Israel's current defense minister. 

He has an extensive background in the IDF and was at one point a top candidate to become chief of staff.

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 (L-R) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant

Gallant set to oppose Rule of Continuity for haredi draft law

The passing of the Rule of Continuity would allow Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to advance the haredi conscription law that passed its first reading in 2022 during the Lapid-Bennett government.

10/06/2024
 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference at Sheba Medical Center

'Welcome home!': Israeli leaders rejoice as four hostages freed in Gaza operation

PM Netanyahu to Noa Argamani: "For one moment, we haven't given up on you. I don't know if you believed it, but we had full belief."

Can the Hezbollah threat really be contained?

Israel’s options are not good. While the government has done everything it can to avoid a wider war with Hezbollah, this might no longer be possible. But it cannot be blamed for trying a bit longer.

07/06/2024

There is no 'day after' until Hamas is gone

Amid speculation on Gaza's future post-Hamas US President Biden proposes a three-phase plan, Netanyahu faces pressure from within the coalition, and the Arab states urged to act.

 Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visits the IDF's Southern Command, June 2, 2024

Gallant: We will not accept Hamas rule in any process of ending Gaza war

Defense Minister Gallant shared that the government is currently advancing alternatives to Hamas, which coupled with military operations, would bring the achievement of the war goals.

'Decisive and total': Former MK explains what is delaying the fight in the North

Haim Ramon, former MK, addressed Lebanon border tensions and Israel's failure to manage the situation in the North.

By 103FM VIA MAARIV ONLINE
31/05/2024

Civilian oversight of the IDF is an urgent necessity

The army and the government all failed in the run-up to October 7. But it is the government’s job to supervise the military. The IDF should get used to it.

31/05/2024

Gallant, Gantz outraged as gov't promotes controversial Haredi conscription law

Within two weeks, the government's request to apply the rule of continuity to the draft bill will be placed before the Knesset for a vote.

27/05/2024
The masked soldier being investigated for threats of insubordination against IDF commanders

IDF dismisses masked soldier who threatened mutiny after investigation

The video was also shared by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's son, Yair Netanyahu, on his Telegram account.

Grapevine, May 24, 2024: Days of outrage

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

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