Israeli defense minister Yoav Gallant has officially stepped down in a ceremony that replaced him with Israel Katz, the ...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu abruptly sacked Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Tuesday, citing what the prime ...

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s dismissal of Yoav Gallant was seen as a risky step as Israel fights wars on two fronts. Opposition leaders said the move put national security at risk.

Immediately following the decision, statements were issued by a number of Israeli opposition party leaders, condemning the ...

While Gallant had served as a general, Katz has no experience in the portfolio — despite coming to the job as Israel fights simultaneous ground wars in Lebanon and Gaza and is also locked in rounds ...

On Monday, Gallant hosted President Joe Biden’s senior adviser Amos Hochstein at the headquarters of the Ministry of Defense. The parties discussed the efforts made to change the security ...

Gallant, who also spoke, expressed gratitude and appreciation for the IDF commanders and soldiers, as well as members of the ...

The Pentagon declined to say why Gallant canceled his visit, and referred reporters to Israel's ministry of defense. Offices for Netanyahu and Gallant did not immediately respond to a request ...