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Yoav Gallant

Yoav Gallant
The latest news and top stories on Yoav Gallant, former Israeli Defence Minister. Known for a 35-year military career, he rose to Major General, commanding elite naval commando unit Shayetet 13 and the Southern Command, playing a key role in Operation Cast Lead. Entering politics in 2015, he held ministerial portfolios including Construction and Education before serving as Defence Minister from 2022 to 2024. His tenure involved leading Israel’s Gaza operations and a public disagreement with Benjamin Netanyahu over judicial reforms. Gallant is currently subject to an International Criminal Court arrest warrant.
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Why Japan is walking on eggshells over US sanctions on ICC judge

Tokyo has to tread ‘extremely lightly’ on the issue to avoid jeopardising the US security umbrella on which it relies, analysts say.

US sanctions International Criminal Court chief Tomoko Akane

ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan removed over sexual misconduct allegations

The UK barrister is accused of having a non-consensual sexual relationship with a junior lawyer working at the International Criminal Court.

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‘You dehumanise victims’: UN report says Israel committed genocide in Gaza

Israel rejects ‘libellous rant’ after UN Commission of Inquiry investigators conclude that PM Netanyahu is among those responsible.

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