Yoav Gallant

Israel submitted its request in May 2025, arguing that the ICC had exceeded its authority by issuing these warrants

The sanctions to target individuals who assist in investigations against citizens of the U.S. or its allies, as well as their family members

Faced with a vote in the US House of Representatives, the International Criminal Court paid salaries in advance and moved to secure its data

The arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Galant were issued in November by the ICC for their alleged roles in the conduct of the ongoing "Iron Swords" military operation

Abed Afif, number 43 on the Likud list, will take his place • 'The Prime Minister and Defense Minister are advancing a recruitment law that is opposed to Israel's security'

France earlier said it would not arrest Netanyahu, citing its obligation to grant Netanyahu immunity

Shortly thereafter, France, Belgium, and Jordan joined in, indicating their intent to enforce the arrest warrants as well

Following Gallant's firing, Israeli opposition leaders condemned the step and called for further protests

The unexpected decision catches the White House off-guard on Election Day | Lapid, Gantz, Lieberman and Yair Golan to deliver a joint statement on Wednesday

Gallant: Netanyahu's decision to dismiss me comes on the heels of a chain of stunning achievements by the IDF, Shin Bet, Mossad and others. Israel's security remains my life's mission'

"There is stagnation, and I don't see any progress right now, I'm sorry to say," Gallant told the families

Reports earlier, denied by both Benjamin Netanyahu and Gideon Sa'ar, said that Netanyahu wants a new defense minister who will be more amenable to war in the north despite no hostage release secured

US envoy Amos Hochstein is expected to arrive later in Lebanon, attempting to put together a deal to end the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah

"We need to change the security situation in the area and return the residents to their homes," Yoav Gallant tells IDF soldiers – after declaring Hamas non-existent as an organized military group

"Israel must maintain control of the Philadelphi Corridor at the border between Gaza and Egypt," he stressed

Netanyahu attacked the Histadrut union strike: "Disgrace - it's like telling Sinwar, 'You killed six, we support you'" • The Histadrut said his comments were "further evidence of his disconnect"

Israel is 'strengthening defense and creating offensive options in response' to a potential attack from Iran and Hezbollah

Yoav Gallant spoke with Lloyd Austin, addressing the security tension while awaiting Iran and Hezbollah's response to Ismail Haniyeh's assassination

Israeli lawmakers among violent protesters who broke into Sde Teiman and Beit Lid, demanding the release of IDF reservists arrested on suspicion of torturing an imprisoned Palestinian terrorist

'The entire security establishment is determined to bring to justice anyone who acted against citizens of Israel,' Defense Minister Yoav Gallant told the Knesset plenum

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visited soldiers in the north, telling them 'their main goal is to wear down the enemy's readiness - and to strengthen the IDF's readiness for any possible development'

'We are doing politics instead of reaching agreements,' Gallant says, seeking support from opposition lawmakers on IDF service legislation

Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu congratulated Biden on Fourth of July, while Biden said that without Israel there is no security for Jews in the world

"We do not want war, but we are preparing for every scenario," Gallant stated to reporters