Posts Tagged: Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon
Netanyahu and Boehner: Israel-US Relationship is Solid
JNS.org - Speaker of the US House of Representatives John Boehner, currently on a visit to Israel, has issued a joint statement with Israeli Prime Minister...
Ya’alon Defends Israel’s Decision Not to Overthrow Hamas During Gaza Operation
Ynet - Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon said Israel was right in not trying to topple Hamas' regime in Gaza during the last operation. He made...
After Reported Assassination of Gaza Military Chief, Netanyahu Says ‘Hamas Leaders Are Legitimate Targets’ (VIDEO)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Wednesday night said that Hamas' leadership were "legitimate targets," for assassination "...none are immune," and compared them to Islamic State...
Netanyahu Says ‘Protective Edge’ Goal is Demilitarization of Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said the goal of Operation Protective Edge is the demilitarization of Gaza, which Israel Defense Forces will pursue,...
After Hamas Violates Temporary Ceasefire, Israel Resumes Operation Protective Edge
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon on Sunday ordered the Israeli Defense Forces to resume operations against Hamas, which violated the...
Report: Israel Considering Sanctions Against Palestinian Authority
Times of Israel - Israel is considering retaliatory measures against the Palestinians in response to their renewed drive for international statehood recognition, Israeli media reported...
Netanyahu Blasts Abbas for Silence on Gaza Rocket Onslaught, Condemnation of Israel’s Response
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday slammed Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas for failing to condemn rocket attacks on Israel, some 64 hitting the...
Visiting Syrian Wounded, Netanyahu Says ‘Iran is Arming Those Who Are Carrying Out the Slaughter’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday blamed Iran's arming of Syria for the continued bloodshed in the neighboring country. His remarks were made as...
Poll Numbers Show Israel’s Lieberman as Strong Contender for Prime Minister
A new Israeli poll showed Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman gaining traction with state-wide multi-party support as a national leader in Israel, according to Israel's Globes business...
Journalist Who Reported Ya’alon’s Kerry Slam Says ‘Insulting Lack of Transparency’ in Peace Talks is Underlying Problem
The Israeli journalist who first reported Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon's criticism of U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said the underlying problem is an "insulting...
American Friends of Likud Expresses ‘Vigorous’ Support for Ya’alon, Says Comments Were ‘Refreshing’
American Friends of Likud (AFL), an educational charity with ties to Israel's ruling Likud party, expressed "vigorous and unwavering" support for Israel's Defense Minister Moshe...
Tenure of IDF Chief-of-Staff Benny Gantz Extended
Israel Defense Force Chief-of-Staff Lieutenant-General Benny Gantz's tenure will be extended by one year, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement on Thursday. Defense...
IDF Chief Says Many Secret Operations Have Been Carried Out on Golan Front
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday met with the IDF General Staff forum, including Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon and IDF Chief-of-Staff Lt.-Gen. Benny Gantz,...
Jerusalem’s Temple Mount Reopens to Jews Post-Ramadan, But Freedom of Worship Remains Elusive at Holy Site
Jews were free to ascend the Temple Mount on Sunday, in Jerusalem, after a month-long ban expired overnight as Eid al-Fitr parties across the Muslim...
