Yoav Gallant

The former defense minister said there was no question that returning the hostages needed to take priority over destroying Hamas.

This is the first time a senior US official is willing to discuss the behind-the-scenes events on the day Hezbollah’s pagers exploded.

Gallant's remarks were made at the Annual Ariel Sharon Chair Conference at Reichman University in Herzliya, which had the theme 'We do not abandon wounded soldiers on the battlefield.'

"Why should you be allowed to walk the streets of New York?" among the commentary from assailants.

On Thursday, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing sanctions on the court.

Gallant has claimed earlier execution could have eliminated thousands of Hezbollah terrorists, while Netanyahu defends the delay.

Behind the Scenes: The most in-depth story of how close Israel came to crippling Hezbollah after Oct. 7.

"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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Netanyahu's Knesset appearance after surgery highlights coalition fragility amid protests, Ben-Gvir’s rebellion, and opposition resistance, raising questions about Israel’s political stability.