Yoav Gallant is a veteran Israeli politician, currently part of the Likud Party.
He has an extensive background in the IDF and was at one point a top candidate to become chief of staff. He served as defense minister from 2022 until he was fired by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in 2024.
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"Sanctions can severely hamper ongoing investigations in all situations and other activities of the Court and affect the safety of victims, witnesses and sanctioned individuals," said the Assembly.
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Gallant's resignation is set to take effect on Sunday at 10:00 a.m., after the weekend, giving him two days to reconsider and potentially retract his decision.
Yoav Gallant resigns from the Knesset over opposition to the haredi draft law as Likud advances legislation on military conscription for ultra-Orthodox Israelis.
"The draft legislation has not been submitted for my review," the attorney general's statement read.
"Shortly, I will inform the Speaker of the Knesset of my decision to conclude my tenure as a Member of the Knesset," Gallant said.
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The Adas Israel Congregation said last Monday that "specific security concerns" arose in connection with a scheduled speaking engagement with the ex-defense minister Yoav Gallant.
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