Israel Defence Minister Died in Missile Attack by Iran? Fake News Reports of Yoav Gallant's Death Go Viral on Social Media, Here's a Fact Check

Reports claiming Israeli Defense Minister died in an Iranian missile attack on October 1, 2024, are false, according to his spokesperson. Social media posts had spread the misinformation of Yoav Gallant’s death following Tehran’s launch of over 180 ballistic missiles in response to Israel’s recent strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Gallant’s spokesperson confirmed he is alive, and Gallant later posted a photo of himself meeting personnel involved in missile interception. US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin also confirmed speaking with Gallant about Israel’s defence efforts. The Israeli Defence Forces stated most of the missiles were intercepted, with only minor hits in central and southern Israel. Iran Attacks Israel: ‘Tehran Fully Ready for Any Retaliation,’ Senior Official Says After Bombarding Tel Aviv.

Israel Defence Minister Died?

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant killed during Iranian missile attack, various sources claim, as Israeli newspaper Haaretz says unable to reach minister for over an hour while other outlets claim he is under protection in a shelter pic.twitter.com/KeOS9QGl35

— Türkiye Today (@turkiyetodaycom) October 1, 2024

Report the death of Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, but there is no official confirmation yet. pic.twitter.com/9QiDbsgTxS

— The Court of Saint Pamela (@PamelaTaylor000) October 2, 2024

Yoav Gallant Posts Picture of Himself on X

יחד עם הצמרת המבצעית של צה״ל, עקבתי הלילה ממוצב הפיקוד אחר פעולות ההגנה המוצלחות של המתקפה האיראנית הפושעת נגד מדינת ישראל.

איראן לא הפיקה לקח - מי שתוקף את מדינת ישראל משלם מחיר כבד. pic.twitter.com/z1KpnUYQNh

— יואב גלנט - Yoav Gallant (@yoavgallant) October 1, 2024

Reports of Yoav Gallant’s Death are Not True

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ANALYSIS: Fake

FACT: Propagandists are circulating claims that Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has been killed in the Iranian attack on Israel. The fact is that these claims are false and self-invented. No such reports have come to light, (1/2) pic.twitter.com/90GTBqyRQ8

— D-Intent Data (@dintentdata) October 2, 2024

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