Yoav Gallant

US strikes Iran, while Gallant says Israel should have seized Tehran's uranium

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The flag of the United States superimposed on a map of the Middle East, centered on Iran, May 18, 2026.
Former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant attends a press conference shortly after he was sacked by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who cited a lack of trust, at the Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv, Israel November 5, 2024.

Israel should have seized Iran's uranium during Operation Roaring Lion, Gallant says

FORMER DEFENSE minister Yoav Galant arrives to the Likud court for a discussion on the proposal to remove Galant from the Likud party.

Likud Court dismisses petitions to expel Gallant from party despite harsh criticisms against him

A satellite imagery taken on February 1, 2026, shows a new roof over a previously destroyed building at Isfahan nuclear site, Iran.

Option to physically remove enriched uranium from Iran exists, fmr. defense minister Gallant says


ICC risks its credible reputation with warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant – editorial

Some will see the ICC's decision as reasonable, and that is exactly what will ultimately strip the court of its legitimacy.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant seen in the Knesset plenum, in Jerusalem, March 13, 2024

No 'outrageous' decision will stop me, says Netanyahu about ICC arrest warrant

Netanyahu called the ruling an "antisemetic step with one goal - to deter me, to deter us - from exercising our right to defend ourselves."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in public address after ICC rules arrest warrant against him on November 21, 2024

Israel's status hits a new low after ICC issues arrest warrants - opinion

The ICC's reasoning for issuing the arrest warrants amounts to a harsh indictment of Israel's policies in its war on Gaza.

 Israeli justice system (illustrative)

'Fueled by political bias': Jewish organizations, figures condemn ICC's arrest warrants

"The ICC’s decision not only undermines the pursuit of peace but also disregards the recognized right of a nation to act in self-defense when facing the threat of Hamas," WJC stated.

 REPRESENTATIVES OF families of hostages taken by Hamas on October 7 pose in front of the International Criminal Court after submitting legal filings to the ICC, accusing Hamas of war crimes, in The Hague, in February.

US rejects ICC's Netanyahu warrant, Hamas celebrates as reactions pour in

"We call on the International Criminal Court to expand the scope of accountability to all criminal occupation leaders," Hamas said in a statement. 

 Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and defense minister Yoav Gallant during a press conference in the Kirya military base in Tel Aviv , Israel , 28 October 2023.

ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant for Gaza 'war crimes'

The ruling could prevent Israeli officials from traveling and comes as the government ignores legal advice to open a state inquiry.

(L-R): International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel at war day 412: What happened in Gaza, Lebanon?

IDF announces fallen soldier • Netanyahu aide Eli Feldstein indicted for endangering national security

 Smoke billows over Beirut's southern suburbs, after an Israeli strike, amid the ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, as seen from Baabda, Lebanon, November 21, 2024.

Gallant, Gantz slam idea of incremental military gov’t in Gaza; Smotrich accuses them of weakness

Gallant made this statement in response to discussions about distributing food to Palestinian residents of Gaza by private companies under the IDF's security.

 Defence Minister Yoav Gallant speaks during a press conference at Hakirya base in Tel Aviv, following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to fire him from his position as a Defence Minister, on November 5, 2024.

How the IDF got PM to invade Gaza, Lebanon, but cannot convince him to stop - analysis

Netanyahu claims he was always the aggressive party, but top defense officials say the opposite until mid-2024.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fires Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for the second time (illustrative)

Israel Katz confirms issuing of 7,000 IDF draft notices to haredi recruits

Katz said he intended to hold an in-depth discussion with all relevant parties in order to "promote an agreed-upon solution."

Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz