Israel Defence Minister
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'Crisis of trust': Israel's Netanyahu fires defence minister Yoav Gallant in surprise announcement
World | Nov 06, 2024, 12:35 AM ISTNetanyahu and Gallant have repeatedly been at odds throughout the war in Gaza. But Netanyahu had avoided firing his rival. A previous attempt to fire Gallant in March 2023 sparked widespread street protests against Netanyahu.
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'IDF, and I as its commander, are responsible': Israel defence chiefs admit mistake hostage killings
World | Dec 17, 2023, 02:05 PM ISTIsrael-Hamas war: The defence officials, however, underscored the soldiers who are fighting a battle against the Hamas terrorists in Gaza are facing difficulties but added they will ensure "no repeat of the tragic incident".
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Israel's Defence Minister to visit India for first time
World | Feb 05, 2015, 08:53 PM ISTJerusalem: For the first time, an Israeli Defence Minister would be visiting India later this month to discuss the possibility of further expanding and deepening bilateral security ties.“Defence Minister Moshe Ya'alon will be meeting senior
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Netanyahu names Moshe Yaalon as new Israeli Defence Minister
World | Mar 17, 2013, 06:12 PM ISTJerusalem, Mar 17: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed former military chief Moshe Yaalon as Defence Minister.Mr. Yaalon, widely known by his nickname “Bogie,” has said the Iranian nuclear program is Israel's top security