Yoav Gallant
![Gallant at the situational assessment meeting earlier today](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=700/2024/08/08/1bf96e60-559e-11ef-a8a8-27fa25dcdbd2__h1066_w1600.webp)
Against the backdrop of security tension, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant held a special situation assessment today on the topic of home front readiness: "We are at a high level of defence readiness, with some measures being covert and others visible."
![Shooting practice of all-female Israeli Border Police unit](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/08/08/a4282020-555c-11ef-a8a8-27fa25dcdbd2__h268_w400.jpg)
Recruitment of Haredim, IDF
Rabbi Tufik claimed that even if the IDF committed to a fully separate ultra orthodox brigade, they would change their minds in the future.
![Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/08/07/3caa77f0-54c5-11ef-a8a8-27fa25dcdbd2__h6720_w4480.jpg)
Majdal Shams, Nasrallah, War
Defense Minister Gallant issues a harsh warning to Hezbollah leader, telling him that his murder of 12 innocent Druze children in Majdal Shams is unacceptable and will be punished.
![War between Hamas, Palestine and Israel](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/08/06/0f5b2fc0-53f2-11ef-a8a8-27fa25dcdbd2__h4000_w6000.jpg)
USA, Israel, Iran
As Iran threatens retaliation for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, moderate Arab states face a complex diplomatic balancing act. Experts suggest these nations may covertly assist the U.S. and Israel in countering Iranian aggression, while publicly maintaining a neutral stance to appease domestic audiences and regional allies.
![Gallant and Austin.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/05/23/bbfd8b90-18f3-11ef-90bc-6511137cc1af__h2310_w3465.jpg)
US-Israel ties, Lloyd Austin support, Defence secretary
On Monday, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, reaffirming America's strong support for Israel's security and its right to self-defense against threats from Iran, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and other Iranian-backed terrorist groups.
![Defense Minister Gallant.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/08/04/904b4e00-526a-11ef-89f4-5d5f07a0d2ff__h1066_w1600.jpeg)
IDF, Iran, Hezbollah
Visiting the IDF's Ground Technological Division, the Defense Minister warned that Israel is ready for any eventuality and can and will strike back.
![Defense Minister Gallant.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/08/01/d80c9d40-4ff2-11ef-89f4-5d5f07a0d2ff__h4024_w6048.jpg)
Israel-Gaza War
With the IDF confirming that Mohammad Deif is dead, the Defense Minister issued a statement explaining what the loss of Gaza's "Bin Laden" means for the terrorist organization.
![Itamar Ben Gvir](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/05/09/fef6ad40-0ddc-11ef-ae3e-5ba489b5eb8e__h331_w650.jpg)
Ben Gvir reaction, Haniyeh assassination
Following his "Dardala" comment on the attack in Iran and "Bomba" on the strike in Yemen, Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir responded this evening to the dramatic assassination in Lebanon with a bit more than a single word.
![Gallant visiting anti-air unit.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/31/cf572720-4f2e-11ef-a8a8-27fa25dcdbd2__h1600_w1505.jpg)
Israel-Gaza War, Iran, Hezbollah
The Defense Minister, speaking to troops operating an anti-air unit, said that the Beirut strike killing Hezbollah leader Fuad Shukr was "precise and professional."
![Gallant.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/30/d294c530-4e9a-11ef-89f4-5d5f07a0d2ff__h3671_w5506.jpg)
IDF, Hezbollah
The Defense Minister commented on the news of the strike in Beirut with a five word tweet condemning the man held responsible for the Majdal Shams massacre.
![Letter written regarding Ben Gvir's alleged involvement in the Sde Teiman chaos](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/30/1acc5250-4e46-11ef-a8a8-27fa25dcdbd2__h500_w358.webp)
Gallant, Ben Gvir, Sde Teiman
Israel's military bases faced an unexpected threat as protesters, including members of the ruling coalition, stormed the gates and breached security perimeters. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant's demand for an investigation into far-right minister Itamar Ben Gvir's potential interference with police action has thrown the government into turmoil, exposing deep fissures within Netanyahu's fragile coalition.
![Illustrative: Weapons shipping](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/29/bf851110-4dab-11ef-a8a8-27fa25dcdbd2__h3338_w5000.jpg)
UK, Keir Starmer, Israel-Gaza War
The potential suspension of security export licenses by the UK could mark a significant shift in Western support for Israel's military operations.
![Defense Minister Gallant.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/06/05/78977a80-234a-11ef-b326-875a4c3cecda__h286_w300.png)
Majdal Shams, Gallant visit, Hezbollah rocket
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visited Majdal Shams on Monday to offer condolences to the families of the victims killed in the Hezbollah rocket attack on Saturday. During his visit, Gallant emphasized the importance of Jewish-Druze cooperation and unity.
![Bombing of Beirut, Lebanon](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/29/4a32eb40-4d78-11ef-a8a8-27fa25dcdbd2__h2000_w3008.jpg)
USA, Majdal Shams, Hezbollah
Israel's security cabinet has authorized a response to the devastating attack on Majdal Shams. The situation remains tense as regional and international stakeholders await Israel's next move.
![Netanyahu and Gallant.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/28/78bc6b30-4d19-11ef-8a0f-25dca42fce6a__h4082_w6123.jpg)
IDF, Hezbollah
After over three hours, the security cabinet authorized Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Gallant to decide on the next steps against Hezbollah and Lebanon.
![Smoke coming from IDF strike.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/18/a401d9f0-4536-11ef-9b01-b9b61028cadd__h240_w495.png)
IDF, Hezbollah rockets, Israel, war, terror victims
The IDF announced preparations for a response after a Hezbollah rocket struck a soccer field in the northern Druze town of Majdal Shams, killing at least ten children and injuring 24 others, including six critically. The rocket attack occurred Saturday evening and followed the assassination of a Hezbollah operative in southern Lebanon.
![MK Moshe Gafni attends an assembly session at the Knesset, Jerusalem on July 10, 2024.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/23/e0a51290-48c0-11ef-9b01-b9b61028cadd__h268_w400.jpg)
Hamas, Hostage Deal
Religious leaders clash over hostage negotiations, complicating Netanyahu's position. Pressure mounts as conflict enters tenth month, with 116 captives still in Gaza.
![Hague, Netherlands: The International Criminal Court](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/18/12889f60-44f3-11ef-9b01-b9b61028cadd__h2749_w4124.jpg)
ICC, Israel-Gaza War, Netanyahu
As the ICC weighs arrest warrants for Israel's leaders, a geopolitical chess match unfolds—pitting international justice against national sovereignty in a high-stakes Middle East showdown.
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Haredim, IDF, Israel-Gaza War, Yoav Gallant
With significant opposition to drafting Haredim at age 18, yet a notable majority supporting tailored military units aligned with religious practices, the Ultra Orthodox community stands at a crossroads.
![Graduation Ceremony for the 69th Cohort of Ground Combat Officer Training Course](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/12/48b26aa0-4023-11ef-92f9-1b32553736e2__h333_w499.webp)
IDF, Yoav Gallant, Israel War
Defense Minister Gallant warns of urgent security needs, accuses government of prioritizing politics over military readiness.