Israel Defence Minister Yoav Gallant

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  "Just As Battlefield...": Israel's Sacked Defence Minister Yoav Gallant Quits Politics

  Former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, who had often taken an independent line against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right government allies, said on Wednesday he was resigning from parliament.

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  Israel Appeals Against Arrest Warrant On PM, Says, "If Court Rejects..."

  Israel today approached the International Criminal Court or ICC to appeal against its order to arrest Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu for "war crimes".

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  "Dark Moment": Israeli Envoy On World Court's 'Arrest Netanyahu Order'

  The International Criminal Court's move to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and defence minister Yoav Gallant is a "dark moment" for the court, Israel's Ambassador to India Reuven Azar has said.

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  Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu Faces Arrest For War Crimes After World Court Ruling

  An arrest warrant has been issued today against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Defence Minister Yoav Gallant by the International Criminal Court.

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  "Bibi Traitor": Massive Protests In Tel Aviv After Netanyahu Fires Defence Minister

  Thousands of Israelis rallied in Tel Aviv late Tuesday to protest the sacking of defence minister Yoav Gallant, calling on his successor Israel Katz to prioritise a hostage deal to return the captives still held in Gaza.

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  Who Is Israel Katz, The New Israeli Defence Minister?

  Israel Katz, formerly Israel's foreign minister, has been appointed defence minister after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sacked Yoav Gallant from the post.

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  Netanyahu Fires Defence Minister Yoav Gallant Amid Middle East Conflict

  Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday dismissed Defence Minister Yoav Gallant over a breakdown in trust during the Gaza war against Hamas, his office said.

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  "Painful Concessions" Needed To Free Gaza Hostages: Israel Defence Minister

  Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant warned Sunday that "painful concessions" would be needed to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza and that military action alone will not achieve the country's war aims.

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  Hezbollah "Broken" Since Chief Hassan Nasrallah's Killing: Israel Minister

  Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Tuesday said Hezbollah had been "battered and broken" following continuous strikes against the group and the killing of its leader Hassan Nasrallah.

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  Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel Defence Minister On Iran's Rumoured 'Hit List'

  Iran has an 'execution list' of 'Israeli terrorists' - including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, as well as the commanders of the Israel's Army, Navy, and Air Force - according to a poster circulated on X.

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  US Warns Iran Of "Serious Consequences" If It Attacks Israel

  The United States Secretary of Defence, Lloyd Austin, spoke with Israeli Minister of Defence, Yoav Gallant and reiterated "serious consequences" for Iran if Tehran chooses to launch a direct military attack against Israel.

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  Israel Announces "New Phase" In Conflict With Hezbollah After Lebanon Blasts

  Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has said that Israel has entered a "new phase" in its conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon, following two days of explosions targeting communication devices across Lebanon.

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  Israel Warns War "Centre Of Gravity Moving North" Amid Hezbollah Escalation

  In Israel's first reaction since thousands of pager and walkie-talkie blasts rocked Lebanon over two days, the defence minister in the Netanyahu's government has announced that the "centre of gravity" of the Middle East conflict is "moving north".

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  Hamas No Longer Exists As A Military Formation: Israel Defence Minister

  Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant offered his support for a hostage release agreement in the first phase of a Gaza truce deal, saying it would give Israel a "strategic opportunity" to address other security challenges.

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  Benjamin Netanyahu, His Defence Minister Clash Over Gaza Hostage Deal: Report

  Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant exchanged criticism on Monday over stalled talks for a ceasefire deal that would free hostages held in Gaza.