Former Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant has resigned from parliament two months after his dismissal from government, he said in a speech published on X late on Wednesday evening. "There are moments when you need to stop,

Israel’s former defence minister has resigned from the country’s parliament over the government’s intention to exempt ultra-Orthodox Jewish men from army service.

Former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced his resignation from the Knesset on Wednesday. His decision comes after months of political discord with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right coalition government.

"Shortly, I will inform the Speaker of the Knesset of my decision to conclude my tenure as a Member of the Knesset," Gallant said.

Former Israeli Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant, submitted his resignation from the Knesset, citing 45 years of public service. He criticizes the government's controversial conscription law, arguing it undermines Israel's defense needs,

Former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant resigned from parliament Wednesday, nearly two months after he was fired by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has announced his resignation from the Knesset, less than two months after being dismissed from his ministerial role, local media reported. Gallant made the announcement on Wednesday evening, 1 January 2025, criticising Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government for undermining national security.

Former Israeli Defence Minister, Yoav Gallant, on Wednesday, said he was resigning from parliament. Gallant had often taken an independent line against Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right government allies.

Gaza Former Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant, who had several confrontations with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel's war in Gaza before being sacked in November, announced his resignation from parliament on Wednesday evening.