The Latest Breaking News from Yoav Gallant

Qatar pulls out as broker of key Gaza ceasefire talks

The Gulf state said it had pulled out until Hamas and Israel showed a ‘sincere willingness’ to negotiate

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2024

Trump’s win boosts chances of Netanyahu remaining in power until Israel’s 2026 elections

Wars in Gaza and Lebanon set to intensify after Israeli PM’s position is reinforced by Trump’s victory and ousting of defence minister

The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2024

North Gaza looks like Stalingrad, aid officials warn as UN says nearly all aid can’t get in

‘I cannot recall such a densely populated area subjected to such intense and indiscriminate bombardment for this long, with no escape,’ warns head of Norwegian Refugee Council

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2024

While the world’s eyes were elsewhere, Netanyahu fired his defence minister – the consequences will be huge

The PM gambled that he could get away with sacking Yoav Gallant during the US election, but Israelis are angry; he may have miscalculated, writes journalist and former diplomat Alon Pinkas

The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2024

Middle East crisis live: Israeli airstrike kills 12 in Gaza City school; Ireland joins genocide case against Israel – as it happened

12 Palestinians killed in attack on al-Shati refugee camp; Irish foreign minister says country will join South Africa’s case in the international court of justice

The Guardian - AU · Nov 7, 2024

Thursday briefing: What lies ahead for the US in a second Trump administration

In today’s newsletter: After winning Tuesday’s election, America’s first convicted president will assemble his transition team – here’s what we know so far about his plans

The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2024

Israeli attacks on Lebanon kill 70 in last 48 hours

Hezbollah rocket attack killed foreign worker in Israel

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2024

Netanyahu’s sacking of defence chief ‘last thing Israel needs’, says president

Critics dismayed at timing of dismissal amid war and on day of US election – and warn more may come for PM’s political gain

The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2024

Israel’s wartime row: What’s behind the rift between Netanyahu and Gallant?

The prime minister has sacked his defiant defence minister in an attempt to settle a schism at the pinnacle of power.

Al Jazeera · Nov 6, 2024

Thousands In Israel Protest Sacking Of Defence Minister

Netanyahu and Gallant have frequently clashed over Israel's retaliatory military offensive against Hamas following the Palestinian militant group's deadly attack on Israel on October 7 last year.

Latin Times · Nov 6, 2024