Yoav Gallant

Gallant: Can send Lebanon back to the Stone Age

Israel does not want war in Lebanon – but has the capability to send its neighbouring country "back to the Stone Age" if diplomacy fails, claims the Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.

Gallant: Progress made on US arms issue

Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant says that they have made "significant progress" in the matter described from an Israeli perspective as the US's failure to deliver weapons to the country, according to several media outlets.

Ultra-Orthodox Men Must Not Dodge Military Service in Israel

Israel's military must start calling in ultra-orthodox men for military service, according to a unanimous decision by the country's highest court. The verdict puts further pressure on Benjamin Netanyahu's government coalition.

USA to Israel: Avoid Escalation

IDF Spokesman: Without an Alternative, We'll End Up with Hamas

Netanyahu dissolves Israel's war cabinet

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is dissolving the country's already decimated war cabinet, which was established at the outbreak of the Gaza war last October.

Benny Gantz leaves Israel's government in protest

Benny Gantz, who leads the Israeli Labour Party, is leaving Israel's government, he announces in a televised address according to several media outlets. A difficult and painful decision, he says in the address.

Ceasefire Gaza: Hamas positive, refers to Israel

The USA thinks the ball is now with Hamas. The terrorist group refers instead to Israel. As it says that the attacks will continue. The turmoil is many and hard to understand around the latest proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza War.