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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 People walk past a wall displaying posters of hostages, in Tel Aviv, Israel, August 18, 2024

Pressures mount on Israeli negotiator Nitzan Alon to step down

According to sources, some believe that Alon should also leave his position, although he reportedly has no intention to do so.

Netanyahu tells haredi MKs Gallant's dismissal possible after Iran strikes

Netanyahu may replace Gallant with someone else following operations against Iran, urging coalition unity as ultra-Orthodox parties threaten disruption.

Gallant warns Netanyahu: Israel’s war lacks clear direction and updated objectives

The defense minister's leaked letter revealed urgent call for updated war goals across multiple fronts

Following American pressure: IDF expands humanitarian zone in Gaza

Additionally, the movement of Palestinians from north to south will be allowed.

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Painful concessions needed for hostage deal, Gallant says prior to talks

Sunday’s talks mark the first high-level meeting since Hamas executed six of the hostages at the end of August.

Pentagon concerned over reports of Israeli strikes against Lebanese Armed Forces

Austin emphasized the importance of taking "all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of the Lebanese Armed Forces and UNIFIL forces."

Blinken hints he would restrict Israeli military aid over Gaza humanitarian crisis

Blinken raised the issue during his conversations in Israel with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

'They are afraid': Gallant addresses troops as IDF engages Hezbollah

"We are essentially moving from a situation of defeating the enemy in all the contact villages to a state of destruction."

Israeli firms partaking in combat in Gaza, Lebanon banned from Euronaval fair

Last week, it was reported that France had banned Israeli companies from the exhibit. 

'Somewhere in hell' he wishes he made a deal: Israeli, US figures react to news of Sinwar's death

Israeli officials celebrate the reported elimination of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, hailing it as a significant blow to terrorism and a potential turning point for hostage negotiations.

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