Moshe Ya'alon

'Harsh, ugly, criminal act': Netanyahu's son files defense against defamation lawsuit by Ya’alon

Yair Netanyahu's defense statement argues that Ya’alon delayed the lawsuit for five years, filing it only after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his father, sued Ya’alon.

 Yair Netanyahu
 Israelis clash with police during a protest in Jerusalem, March 20, 2025

Demonstrators protest in Jerusalem, outside Netanyahu's residence

 Former Israeli minister of Defense Moshe "Boogie" Ya'alon at a protest against the arrest of Itzik Medina, a member of the protest movement against Israel's judicial reform, outside the Police station in Petah Tikva, June 26, 2023.

Netanyahu sues former defense minister Moshe Ya'alon for defamation

 Former defense minister Moshe "Bogie" Ya'alon in Tel Aviv. May 27, 2023.

'IDF does not commit ethnic cleansing': Senior officers condemn Ya'alon's remarks


Ya'alon: Bennett's behavior in Protective Edge 'anathema'

Defense Minister Ya'alon criticizes Economy Minister and Bayit Yehudi leader Naftali Bennett.

Ya'alon and Bennett

Galant: Defense Minister Ya'alon is a 'strategic liability' for Israel

Koolanu no. 2 slams Ya'alon's functioning during Operatin Protective Edge, says he gained only "a tie" with a weak enemy.

Former general Yoav Galant addresses a political gathering in Jerusalem

Defense Minister Ya’alon: Iran has 'apocalyptic messianic ambition'

The defense minister says that the world powers' only options now are to make no deal or a bad deal.

Iranian flag

'No one takes Ya'alon seriously,' Liberman says, eyeing Defense Ministry

Yisrael Beytenu petitions High Court to be allowed to distribute copies of Charlie Hebdo.

Liberman and Ya'alon

As dust settles on northern front, Ya'alon urges Israelis to visit Golan and Hermon

Following death of Spanish UNIFIL peacekeeper, Ya'alon tells Spain's defense minister Israel is investigating incident, will cooperate with UNIFIL and Spanish officers.

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon holds security evaluations, January 30

Ya'alon: Israel knows how to exact a price from anyone who harms it

Defense minsiter visits IDF Northern Command HQ, warning that Israel "will not tolerate attacks on it;" IDF chief Gantz says the "north is quiet, strong, and steadfast."

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon visiting the IDF Northern Command headquarters with Northern Command chief Maj.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi to his right

Israel heading into 2015: Strong on tactics, weak on strategy

2014 was a good year for Israel from a military standpoint, but a number of threats still remain.

Israeli army Merkava tanks churn up dust as they race towards targets during a live-fire exercise

Hamas arrests global jihadis who fired rocket on Friday, defense minister says

Ya'alon: Hamas unable to smuggle in industrial weapons from Iran or Libya; Israeli deterrence is in place

Moshe Yaalon

Israel pleased with Obama's choice to succeed Hagel as Pentagon chief

The president said Carter "brings a unique blend of strategic perspective and technical know-how" to the job.

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon (L) and the man picked to head the Pentagon, Ashton Carter, meet in Jerusalem

Hamas not interested in deteriorating situation, says Ya'alon

Fall of ISIS and Iranian regime would be big successes for West, says defense minister.

A Palestinian protester holds a Hamas flag during clashes with Israeli troops in the West Bank