Yoav Gallant

Yoav Gallant is a veteran Israeli politician, currently part of the Likud Party. 

He has an extensive background in the IDF and was at one point a top candidate to become chief of staff. He served as defense minister from 2022 until he was fired by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in 2024.

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ICC issued warrants for Netanyahu to make West 'turn against Israel'

A senior Western diplomat with firsthand knowledge of the ICC case describes Khan's motivations in issuing arrest warrants for Israeli leaders.

By JOTAM CONFINO
13/05/2025

ICC chief prosecutor warned against publicizing new arrest requests for Israelis

Two sources told the British daily that Khan was readying to issue new requests for order against alleged Israeli suspects. 

Why Israel’s ICJ boycott could undermine its recent legal winning streak

Despite recent court victories, Israel’s ICJ boycott over Gaza aid hearings could muddy its global image.

In boost to Israel, ICC Appeals Court reverses lower court ruling

The decision sends the jurisdictional fight back to the ICC lower court to fully explore Israel's jurisdictional objections to the arrest warrants.

ICJ publishes order extending Israeli response to genocide claims by six months

South Africa, and other extra interventions against Israel are backfiring.

Comptroller warned Netanyahu, Gallant of border negligence ahead of Oct. 7

The report comes along with Englman’s new report on Tuesday, which slammed border security on the northern border during the mid-2023 period.

Comptroller warned Netanyahu, IDF over Gaza border threat pre-Oct. 7

If the August 2023 warning had been heeded, Englman’s criticisms might have prevented the invasion.

First responders work at the site of an Israeli strike in southern Beirut on March 28, 2025

Israel recalibrating rules of war after Hezbollah rockets, strike in Beirut

Israel Katz issued a threat to Hezbollah, as he has done many times before. This time, however, the threat was not empty.

30/03/2025

Israel planned Hamas ties, to recognize Gaza rule before October 7 in 'Hudna plan'

A COGAT-led "Hudna Plan" reportedly planned to grant Hamas de-facto rule over the Gaza Strip, while the terror group simultaneously planned the upcoming October 7 massacre.

Gallant: No to IDF occupation of Gaza, yes to return hostages before finishing off Hamas

The former defense minister said there was no question that returning the hostages needed to take priority over destroying Hamas.

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