Yoav Gallant
@yoavgallant · Israeli security analysts & ex-officials
Yoav Gallant is an Israeli politician and former military officer.
Israel needs to build a "Fourth Circle" of allied countries.
Today, 29 years ago, 12 fighters from Shayetet 13, under the command of my friend, Lt. Col. Yossi Korkin, of blessed memory, fell in Operation “Shirat HaTzafzafa” off the coast of Lebanon. We eliminated those responsible for their deaths in the ambush, Nasrallah and Aqil, in 2024. I had the privilege of advancing and approving the eliminations as defense minister, and of closing this painful circle as well. Today we paddled in memory of the 12 fighters - may their memory be a blessing
Translated from HebrewErdogan's imperial ambitions are destabilizing the Middle East. https://t.co/eAIpmuFC1o
I arrived in Ma'ale Adumim this morning, together with Mayor Guy Yifrah, to survey the E1 area and review the advancement of the development plans for Ma'ale Adumim that I approved as defense minister. Advancing construction and settlement in the Jerusalem area is vital for the continuity of settlement in the region and for preventing the dangerous idea of establishing a Palestinian state. The areas of Judea and Samaria are vital to consolidating settlement in the Land of Israel and creating strategic depth east of Israel's main population centers.
Translated from HebrewThe IDF is the defensive instrument of the State of Israel - undermining the authority of the commanders shakes the foundations of the army, and bringing the IDF onto the political playing field is playing with fire that endangers the State of Israel. Major General Avi Blot, commander of Central Command, is a daring officer of great merit - dismissing him live on air is a despicable act that crosses yet another red line, especially while he is commanding fighters in the difficult, protracted battle against terrorism.
Translated from Hebrew