Tag: Yoav Gallant
Israel committed to hostage talks with Hamas, Gallant says
Israel remains committed to reaching a hostages-for-ceasefire deal with Hamas, “especially at this time,” Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said Wednesday, speaking hours after the terrorist organization’s “political” leader was killed in a Tehran strike attributed to the...
Days after Golan Heights bloodbath, Austin stresses deal with Hezbollah
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin reiterated Washington’s belief in a diplomatic solution for the conflict on Israel’s northern border during a call with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Monday, two days after...
ICC’s request for arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant reportedly hurt US, UK support
The decision by the International Criminal Court prosecutor ahead of his staff’s planned visit to the Jewish state to request arrest warrants for top Israeli officials has reportedly “harmed operational cooperation” with Washington and...
Gallant meets with White House envoy Hochstein in Washington
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant met on Monday in Washington with White House adviser Amos Hochstein.
The two men discussed the ongoing conflict against Hezbollah and the “actions required to achieve a framework that enables...
After Gantz exit, Netanyahu disbands War Cabinet
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has informed members of his government of his intent to dissolve the War Cabinet set up after Hamas’s Oct. 7 attack.
The premier told ministers on Sunday that the powerful...
Gallant to Congress members: We’re fighting for Western civilization
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant met on Monday with a bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation visiting the Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv on a trip organized by AIPAC’s American Israel Education Foundation.
The nine-member group consisted...
Gallant: Israel will only negotiate under fire
Israel’s talks with the Hamas terrorist organization will only be conducted under fire, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant vowed on Wednesday, five days after U.S. President Joe Biden launched a proposed deal offering an immediate...
Israeli AG, state attorney reject ICC request to arrest Netanyahu, Gallant
Israel’s Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and State Attorney Amit Aisman rejected as “without foundation” the International Criminal Court prosecutor’s request to the Hague court to issue arrest warrants for Israel’s prime minister and defense...
Gallant ends 2005 disengagement restrictions in Samaria
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Wednesday approved the enactment of a bill repealing parts of the 2005 Disengagement Law, allowing Israelis to stay in three Samaria communities evacuated 19 years ago.
The 2005 disengagement led to...
Int’l Criminal Court seeks arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant
The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor on Monday will seek arrest warrants for Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, as well as for Hamas leaders.
The charges against Netanyahu and Gallant...