The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/amir-eshel/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:18:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Amir Eshel | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/amir-eshel/ 32 32 Brought together by war, defense-tech partnerships put startups on front lines https://www.timesofisrael.com/brought-together-by-war-defense-tech-partnerships-put-startups-on-front-lines/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:20:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3708376&preview=true&preview_id=3708376 At Tel Aviv expo, investors and foreign officials take notice as the IDF increasingly looks to cutting-edge commercial outfits for dual-use tech and battlefield solutions

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]]> Former IAF chief: Israel’s next wars will be ‘orders of magnitude more challenging’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-iaf-chief-israels-next-wars-will-be-orders-of-magnitude-more-challenging/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:27:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3702376 Amir Eshel tells DefenseTech Summit that October 7 was merely a 'tasting menu' of what's to come, and that modern armies don't yet have solutions for 'evolving threats'

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]]> Former heads of Shin Bet, air force petition court against Pegasus spyware inquiry https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-heads-of-shin-bet-air-force-petition-court-against-pegasus-spyware-inquiry/ Wed, 30 Aug 2023 09:54:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3083734 Security officials have said the panel may damage security, following warnings that it could reveal operational secrets

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]]> Top Dutch court confirms Gantz can’t be sued for civilian deaths in 2014 Gaza strike https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-dutch-court-confirms-gantz-cant-be-sued-for-civilian-deaths-in-2014-gaza-strike/ Fri, 25 Aug 2023 19:41:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3080635 Ex-DM hails Israel's 'strong and independent judicial system,' as ruling upholds findings that senior IDF officers enjoy 'functional immunity' from civil proceedings in Netherlands

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]]> 10 ex-IAF chiefs pen letter to PM amid reservist protest: ‘Stop, find a solution’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-iaf-chiefs-pen-letter-to-pm-amid-reservist-protest-stop-find-a-solution/ Mon, 06 Mar 2023 10:13:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2967295 The reserve major generals say they are 'deeply concerned' over refusal to serve due to planned judicial shakeup; 300 Artillery Corps reservists also join calls against overhaul

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]]> Former deputy IDF chief Eyal Zamir takes up post as Defense Ministry director https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-deputy-idf-chief-eyal-zamir-takes-up-post-as-defense-ministry-director/ Wed, 01 Feb 2023 14:19:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2940893 Twice passed over for role of military chief before becoming think tank research fellow, Zamir enters position with Israel facing a surge in terrorism and threats from Iran

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]]> At defense handover, Gantz warns Gallant not to allow political interference in IDF https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-defense-handover-gantz-warns-gallant-not-to-allow-political-interference-in-idf/ Sun, 01 Jan 2023 20:01:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2914396 With Bezalel Smotrich taking ministerial control of unit in charge of civilian affairs in West Bank, outgoing minister cautions about 'disintegration of the defense establishment'

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]]> Israel inks $630 million air defense sale to Czech Republic https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-inks-630-million-air-defense-sale-to-czech-republic/ Tue, 05 Oct 2021 13:23:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2626818&preview=true&preview_id=2626818 European nation will purchase 4 Spyder batteries produced by state-run Rafael; Defense Minister Gantz hails 'strategically important deal'

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]]> After outcry, government reaches compromise on funding for wounded veteran care https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-outcry-government-reaches-compromise-on-funding-for-wounded-veteran-care/ Thu, 06 May 2021 16:48:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2537673&preview=true&preview_id=2537673 As Defense Ministry seeks to overhaul its much-criticized Rehabilitation Department, cabinet expected to approve NIS 300 million measure Friday or Sunday

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]]> Plan to reform care for veterans stalls as Netanyahu, Gantz quarrel over funding https://www.timesofisrael.com/plan-to-reform-care-for-veterans-stalls-as-netanyahu-gantz-quarrel-over-funding/ Mon, 03 May 2021 19:58:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2535758&preview=true&preview_id=2535758 Defense minister accuses PM, finance minister of holding up proposal; they say the Defense Ministry should come up with some of the money

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]]> Defense Ministry unveils reform plan for PTSD, rehabilitative care for veterans https://www.timesofisrael.com/defense-ministry-unveils-reform-plan-for-ptsd-rehabilitative-care-for-veterans/ Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:55:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2528903&preview=true&preview_id=2528903 Moves aimed at cutting red tape, ending background checks; come after ex-IDF soldier self-immolated in apparent protest after years of fighting ministry bureaucracy

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]]> Care for vets can be improved despite political impasse – Defense Ministry chief https://www.timesofisrael.com/care-for-vets-can-be-improved-despite-political-impasse-defense-ministry-chief/ Sun, 18 Apr 2021 17:28:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2526587&preview=true&preview_id=2526587 Amir Eshel acknowledges ministry's failures in caring for Itzik Saidyan, who self-immolated last week, but refuses to elaborate on concrete steps he plans to take to address issues

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]]> Defense Ministry vows to do more for veterans after ‘shocking’ self-immolation https://www.timesofisrael.com/defense-ministry-vows-to-do-more-for-veterans-after-shocking-self-immolation/ Tue, 13 Apr 2021 13:54:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2523934 'We are responsible' for condition of Gaza veteran Itzik Saidyan, laments director-general; IDF chief visits critically injured ex-soldier

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]]> Gantz threatens to enlist all Haredim unless his national service plan advances https://www.timesofisrael.com/gantz-threatens-to-enlist-all-haredim-unless-his-national-service-plan-advances/ Wed, 27 Jan 2021 21:11:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2477535&preview=true&preview_id=2477535 Defense minister, who has been feuding with ultra-Orthodox parties, says he won't extend military exemption which ends next Monday

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]]> Top defense official: Israel must replace aging aircraft before it’s too late https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-defense-official-israel-must-replace-aging-aircraft-before-its-too-late/ Mon, 16 Nov 2020 17:03:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2430798 In wide-ranging briefing, Defense Ministry director discusses budgetary woes, arms sales and the push to shore up Israel's military edge in light of F-35 purchase by UAE

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