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The Man in Black Yoav Gallant, Israel's defense minister (2022–24), began dressing in black clothing after the attack on Israel by Palestinian militants on October 7, 2023.

Yoav Gallant

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Gallant denies reports he, Bennett are allegedly discussing forming political alliance • Dec. 19, 2024, 6:01 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Israel appeals ICC arrest warrants; Gaza death toll nears 45,000 • Dec. 16, 2024, 2:03 AM ET (NBC)
Gallant's Washington synagogue visit canceled over security concerns • Dec. 15, 2024, 4:18 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Gallant discusses Israel, ceasefire deal, with US officials senators during Washington visit • Dec. 12, 2024, 6:49 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to appeal ICC arrest warrant against him • Nov. 28, 2024, 5:46 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))

Yoav Gallant (born November 8, 1958, Jaffa, Tel Aviv–Yafo, Israel) is an Israeli politician who served as Israel’s defense minister (2022–24) during much of the Israel-Hamas War. He was one of three decision-making members of the war cabinet, alongside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz. Who Is Yoav Gallant? Gallant grew up in Jaffa, the ancient port city that is now part of Tel Aviv–Yafo. He is the son of Fruma Gallant, a nurse who had survived the Holocaust and arrived in Palestine in 1947 on the SS Exodus, and Michael Gallant, who had fought in World War II ...(100 of 1021 words)

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