Yoav Gallant
Yoav Gallant is an Israeli politician and former military officer who served as minister of defense between 2022 and 2024. Gallant was an officer in the Southern Command of the Israel Defense Forces,…
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Jul 3, 2026
Far Left
Gallant clashed with Ben Gvir over military conduct rules in the occupied territories.
Jul 3, 2026
Far Left
Gallant manages the military campaign in Gaza, facing criticism over high civilian death toll.
Jul 2, 2026
Far Left
Gallant faces scrutiny over IDF rules of engagement in Gaza that have led to high civilian casualties.
Jun 28, 2026
Far Left
Gallant faces far-right pressure to escalate operations in Gaza and the West Bank.
Jun 26, 2026
Far Left
Publicly argues for a post-war plan that includes Palestinian Authority involvement, clashing with far-right coalition partners.
Jun 22, 2026
Far Left
Gallant warned that the government's policies risk international isolation and military overstretch.
Jun 21, 2026
Lean Left
Defense Minister facing criticism for not advancing hostage deal and for handling of West Bank violence.
Jun 17, 2026
Far Left
Gallant faces internal criticism after the military struck a school shelter in Gaza, killing dozens of displaced civilians.
Jun 12, 2026
Lean Left
Gallant, dismissed as Defense Minister by Netanyahu in late 2024, remains a prominent public voice criticizing the government's failure to set post-war political objectives and its subordination of military strategy to coalition politics.
Jun 12, 2026
Far Left
Gallant, now outside the government after his dismissal, has continued to publicly warn that the lack of a postwar political strategy in Gaza is a strategic failure that endangers Israeli security long-term.