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


Gantz-Ya'alon on PM's tail, polls show

Gantz party rises to 19 seats after deal with Ya’alon

Benny Gantz (R) and Moshe Ya'alon (L) at a event in Tel Aviv, January 29th, 2019

Gantz, Ya'alon merger not expected to induce further political bonds

The heads of the parties who might still join up with Benny Gantz reacted to his first political speech and his agreement with Moshe Ya’alon in different ways.

Benny Gantz (R) and Moshe Ya'alon (L) at a event in Tel Aviv, January 29th, 2019

Gantz, Ya'alon merger not expected to induce further political bonds soon

The heads of the parties who might still join up with Benny Gantz reacted to his first political speech and his agreement with Moshe Ya’alon in different ways.

Moshe Ya'alon and Benny Gantz both served as IDF chief of staff

Gantz and Ya'alon finalize alliance agreement for upcoming elections

Benny Gantz will unveil his campaign platform on Tuesday night.

Moshe Ya'alon and Benny Gantz both served as IDF chief of staff

Bennett slams security efforts by Gantz, Ya'alon during last Gaza war

"Gantz's views are extremely dangerous to Israel's security," New Right leader says. Regarding whether or not to indict the prime minister, he said "I rely" on Att.-Gen. Mandelblit's opinion.

Israeli Education Minister Naftali Bennett speaks during a reception hosted by the Orthodox Union in Jerusalem ahead of the opening of the new US embassy in Jerusalem, May 14, 2018

Gantz getting the Right stuff from Ya’alon

Benny Gantz, head of Israel Resilience party and former IDF chief-of-staff, seeks right-wing credentials in bid to topple Netanyahu.

Former IDF chief-of-staff Benny Gantz, December 26th, 2018

Yaalon slams Netanyahu for ignoring national priorities in agriculture

Ya'alon claimed that due to the government's short-sighted focus on profit and competition in the agriculture sector, the government has adopted "policies that are damaging to farmers," and abandoned one of the building blocks of Zionism.

Former Israeli Defence Minister Moshe Yaalon speaks at the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, February 14, 2016

Barak: Olmert was 'apocalyptic' on Syrian strike

"I made sure the decision was well-thought-out," Barak said. "I never had any worries the Syrian nuclear strike would not be successful."

Former prime minister of Israel Ehud Barak

Middle Israel: Bibi’s most eligible successor

Moshe Yaalon is an experienced, balanced, and practical straight-shooter, and his personality is the antithesis of Netanyahu’s culture of hedonism.

Former defense minister Moshe Yaalon

Shin Bet arrests Israeli for planning ISIS attacks

Taibeh resident Hassan Taher Shir Yusuf planned several attacks including a car bomb attack against city's police station.

Hassan Taher Shir Yusuf (left) was arrested for carrying out pro-ISIS activities