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Yoav Gallant

The Hannibal Directive on Oct 7 – Gallant’s Admission Confirms Earlier Reports
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Hannibal Directive is a controversial Israeli military procedure designed to prevent the capture of its soldiers, even if it results in their deaths. The recent admission by former Israeli […]

When Partners Become Enemies: Can Netanyahu Maintain Control After the War?
By Ramzy Baroud In his latest editorial, Ramzy Baroud offers an in-depth analysis of the political dynamics surrounding Yoav Gallant’s resignation and Netanyahu’s strategy in the ongoing Gaza war. Suddenly, Yoav Gallant, Israel’s notorious […]

Yoav Gallant Resigns from Knesset amid Political and War Crimes Scandals
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant’s resignation from the Knesset follows his dismissal over security disagreements and international war crimes charges. Former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced his resignation […]

Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant – Israel Submits Appeal
By Palestine Chronicle Staff On November 21, the ICC issued arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip. Israel submitted an appeal […]

Gallant Visits NYC despite ICC Warrants – Protesters Demand Arrest
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Pro-Palestine protesters gathered outside the Park Lane Hotel on Thursday, where former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant was staying, demanding his arrest. The demonstrators called for accountability following the issuance […]

Yoav Gallant to Travel to US despite ICC Arrest Warrant for Gaza War Crimes
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Gallant will reportedly travel on a scheduled El Al flight, “risking an emergency landing in one of the 123 countries that recognize the jurisdiction” of the ICC. Former Israeli Defense […]

ICC Warrants – European Member States React, Orban Invites Netanyahu
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Under the Rome Statute – the treaty that established the ICC – all 124 member states are obligated to arrest the two Israeli officials and transfer them to the court. […]

‘Int’l. Justice on Our Side’ – Reaction to ICC Arrest Warrants
By Palestine Chronicle Staff While leading global figures and organizations have welcomed the decision, Netanyahu’s office has labeled it “antisemitic.” The International Criminal Court on Thursday announced that it had issued warrants of arrest […]

War Crimes, Crimes against Humanity – ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant
By Romana Rubeo The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant over war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in the Gaza Strip. In a statement issued […]

New Scandal – Netanyahu’s Office ‘Ordered’ Halt to Recording of War Cabinet Meetings
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Benjamin Netanyahu’s office allegedly instructed the military to stop documenting the discussions, arguing that recording was unnecessary. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office is reportedly at the center of a […]

Growing Discontent – Support for Netanyahu’s Coalition Falls after Gallant Dismissal
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The survey indicates that if elections were held today, Netanyahu’s Likud party would secure 24 seats in the 120-seat Knesset. Support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition has weakened […]

Petitions Filed against Netanyahu’s Firing of Gallant – Opposition Condemn Dismissal
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Israel Democracy Guard and the Movement for Quality Government watchdogs have both filed petitions to the high court. The Israeli High Court has given Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu until […]

Gallant Out, Katz In – Netanyahu Uses US Election Day to Reshuffle amid Israeli Chaos
By Robert Inlakesh Immediately following the decision, statements were issued by a number of Israeli opposition party leaders, condemning the move. Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has dismissed Yoav Gallant from his position as minister […]

Clashes and Arrests – Israeli Protesters Take to the Streets over Gallant’s Dismissal
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Thousands of Israelis took to the streets on Tuesday night in protest over the dismissal of Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, shutting down Tel Aviv’s […]

‘Trust Has Cracked’ – Netanyahu Fires Yoav Gallant
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Netanyahu explained that a “crisis of confidence” had gradually developed between him and Gallant, preventing effective management of Israel’s war efforts. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed on Tuesday Defense […]

Gallant Calls for ‘Painful Concessions’ – Israel Faces Mounting Losses in Gaza, Lebanon
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant called on Sunday for “painful concessions” to secure the release of captives held in the Gaza Strip. “Not every objective can be achieved through military […]

‘There is No Point’ – Netanyahu Blocks Gallant’s Trip to Washington
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Gallant’s trip to the US was reportedly canceled by Netanyahu on condition he speak with the US President first on his country’s response to Iran’s missile attack. The Israeli Defense […]

Netanyahu Preparing to Fire Gallant, Considering Sa’ar as New Defense Minister – Reports
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “A decision must be made in the north and Gallant is not the right man to lead it.” Itamar Ben-Gvir Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is preparing to fire Defense Minister […]

‘Blatant Ploy’ – Netanyahu Sought Gaza Probe to Circumvent ICC Arrest Warrants
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Netanyahu reportedly wanted an investigation to be opened and then closed, with an update filed to the ICC. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought to have the country’s attorney general […]

‘Gibberish and War Drums’ – Gallant Criticizes Netanyahu’s ‘Absolute Victory’ Claim
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant openly criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slamming the ‘absolute victory’ claim as ‘gibberish’, Israeli media reported. During a Knesset committee discussion on Israel’s response to […]

Deadly Strike on Displaced Gazans – Gallant Pledges to Continue Attacks on ‘Hamas Leaders’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Israel Hayom daily claimed, without providing any evidence, that the main goal of the airstrike was to eliminate Mohammed Deif, commander-in-chief of the Al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas’ armed wing. Following […]

No More Exemptions – Israeli Military to Issue Draft Orders to Ultra-Orthodox Jews
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Last month, Israel’s Supreme Court ruled that the Haredi must be conscripted into the army and that financial aid should be withheld from religious institutions whose students do not comply […]

‘On the Brink of Framework Agreement’ – Gallant Says Prisoner Swap is ‘Closer than Ever’
Israeli officials believe Hamas’ latest response will enable the two parties to enter detailed negotiations to reach an agreement. Israel is ‘closer than ever’ to reaching a prisoner swap deal with Palestinians, Israeli Defense Minister […]

Israeli Army Crisis – 10,000 Soldiers Needed as 900 Officers Consider Resigning amid Gaza War
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Israeli army has recently recognized a crisis among the command ranks, with a notable trend of officers in the ranks of captain and major leaving their posts. Israeli Defense […]

‘Security Assistance’ – US War Aid to Israel since October 7 Amounts to $6.5 Billion – Report
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In May, the Wall Street Journal reported that the US administration had postponed the transfer of thousands of precision-guided weapons to Israel. The United States “provided $6.5 billion in security […]

‘Pivotal Ally’ – Gallant Heads to Washington for Talks amid US-Israel Tensions
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Gallant’s visit follows American discontent sparked by a recent video in which Netanyahu accused the United States of delaying the arrival of American weapons to Israel. Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav […]

Despite Gaza Genocide, Israel’s Defense Exports Reach Historic High
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Gallant stated, “Israel continues to succeed in its international cooperation and industrial defense exports even during a year marked by the Gaza war.” Israel’s defense exports reached a new record […]

Northern Front – Gallant to Meet Austin in Upcoming US Visit amid Growing Concerns
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Austin congratulated Gallant on the recent rescue of four Israeli captives from Hamas, which resulted in the deaths of at least 274 Palestinians and injuries to more than 700. Israeli […]

France’s Proposal for Israel-Hezbollah Talks – Gallant Criticizes Macron
Gallant criticized French President Emmanuel Macron’s proposal for a trilateral committee with the US and Israel to address the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant criticized French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday, following the […]

Knesset Advances Ultra-Orthodox Draft Exemption – Gallant Votes against
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant was the only member of the ruling coalition to vote against the bill that exempts Ultra-Orthodox youth from enlisting. The Israeli parliament, Knesset, voted on […]