Yoav Gallant

Together with haredi parties, and certain Likud MKs and ministers, the centrist and center-right parties will help form a majority in the government in favor of prioritizing the release of hostages.

Lebanon Affairs - In August 2023, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant's warning to Hezbollah echoed with a promise of severe consequences. A year later, Lebanon's power crisis deepens.

The talks to release the remaining 101 hostages held by Hamas are stalled, primarily due to Israel's insistence on retaining control of the Philadelphi corridor, seen as crucial for Israel's security.

"If Netanyahu is not strong enough to withstand the public pressure in order to return to Philadelphi – he should resign."

UK Lawyers for Israel has threatened to report ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan for professional misconduct, alleging that his accusations against Israeli leaders are false.

The Prime Minister has the authority to bring any decision to a vote. Even to execute the hostages," Gallant said, according to one official.

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant proposed a plan to the security cabinet for a hostage-ceasefire deal and aims to return evacuated residents to northern Israel.

In response to Gallant's statement, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) shortly afterward released a statement such a goal "goes without saying."

Lt. Col. Elad Goren was appointed Head of Humanitarian-Civilian Effort in Gaza, facing criticism for not being under Southern Command.

Military continues low-grade skirmishes in Gaza, destroys cell which fired on Rishon LeZion