Yoav Gallant
21 Nov
The European Union's foreign policy chief said International Criminal Court arrest warrants issued Thursday for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defence minister Yoav Gallant and Hamas's military chief Mohammed Deif were "binding" and should be implemented. "It is not a political decision. It is a decision of a court, of a court of…
2 Sep
Britain said Monday it would suspend some arms exports to Israel, citing a "clear risk" that they could be used in a serious breach of international humanitarian law. Israel's defense minister Yoav Gallant said he was "deeply disheartened" to hear of the sanctions but rights groups said the suspensions did not go far enough. Foreign…
28 Jul
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Sunday vowed to "hit the enemy hard" after rocket fire from Lebanon killed 12 young people in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights and again raised fears that the war in Gaza will spread. Iran warned Israel that any new military "adventures" in Lebanon could lead to "unforeseen consequences." Western powers,…
10 Mar
Lebanon's Hezbollah on Sunday said it had fired dozens of rockets into northern Israel after Israeli strikes the day before left five dead in southern Lebanon, including three of the group's members.
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Lois Openda scored a brace as RB Leipzig roared back into form with a 3-0 home win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the German Cup last 16 on Wednesday. Leipzig and coach Marco Rose came into the game under pressure, after five losses and a draw during a winless November, against a Frankfurt side sitting second…
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Manchester City snapped a seven-game winless streak as Kevin De Bruyne played a starring role in a 3-0 Premier League win over Nottingham Forest on Wednesday. The Belgian created Bernardo Silva's opening goal and then scored the second before Jeremy Doku rounded off a much-needed victory for the English champions. City's barren run included six…
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Liverpool's seven-game winning run came to a dramatic end as Fabian Schar's last-gasp equaliser forced the Premier League leaders to settle for a thrilling 3-3 draw at Newcastle on Wednesday. Arne Slot's side were seconds away from wrapping up yet another victory in a dream start to the season after Mohamed Salah scored his second…
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Streaming platform, Netflix, has debunked rumours making the rounds that it has quietly left Nigeria. The rumour has been a hot topic on social media, with many Nigerians blaming the alleged exit of the company on the poor performance of Nigeria's economy. The rumour was sparked after Nollywood director, Kunle Afolayan, revealed that Netflix has…
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An American woman, identified as Keirsten White has been charged with raping her own children after confessing and turning herself in. According to the authorities, White has been charged with first degree rape, sexual battery, two counts of indecent behavior with juveniles and two counts of cruelty to juveniles. St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz,…
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London-based cleric, Pastor Tobi Adegboyega, has said the UK is well-known for pulling people down. Adegboyega said this while clearing the air on reports that he's going to be sent away from the UK after he lost his fight against deportation due to an alleged £1.87 million fraud which saw his church, SPAC Nation, shut…
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The Civil Rights Realisation and Advancement Network (CRRAN) on Wednesday deplored the arrest and remand in prison custody of Dele Farotimi, describing it as unconstitutional. Demanding the immediate release of the activist, President of CRRAN, Olu Omotayo, stated that respect for the human rights of citizens has continued to worsen “as courts in the country…
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League leaders, Tojemarine Academy, on Wednesday, lost their first game of the season to Safety Shooters 27-24 in the ongoing Ardova Handball Premier Handball in Lagos. It was a tense game for the league leaders, whose efforts proved insufficient in the game. Coach Adewunmi Shittu will now have to rally his boys as they continue…
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The House of Representatives on Wednesday said it will investigate the Abuja Rehabilitation Centre located in Bwari Area Council and the Social Protection Programmes of the Federal Capital Territory. The lower chamber noted that if the lack of adequate funding and ineffective social protection programmes persist, street begging will remain intractable. The House made the…
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The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has taken proactive steps to prevent disruptions in flight operations during the yuletide season. According to Michael Achimugu, Director of Consumer Protection and Public Affairs, NCAA, the organisation is committed to ensuring seamless air travel throughout the season and beyond. Achimugu disclosed that the NCAA has taken all necessary…