In a statement to the media, Yoav Gallant says he ‘can’t be party’ to the bill, which ‘contradicts the needs of the Israeli army and the security of the State of Israel’
Former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, who was ousted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in November, announced his resignation from the Knesset on Wednesday evening, citing the government’s intent to exempt the ultra-Orthodox from military service.