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Syrian President Bashar Assad climbing into the cockpit of a Russian SU-35 fighter jet as he inspects the Russian Hmeimim air base in the province of Latakia, Syria, June 27, 2017 (Syrian Presidency via AP, File)
September 7, 2017, 9:03 pm
The trouble with bombing a murderous dictator: Guessing how he’ll react
Analysts assume Syria and Hezbollah won't retaliate against an alleged IDF airstrike in Hama, but say Israel should get ready just in case
By Judah Ari Gross
A poster bearing an image of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad (R) and Hassan Nasrallah, head of Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah, is seen in Damascus on September 7, 2017. (AFP/LOUAI BESHARA)
September 7, 2017, 6:07 pm
With alleged airstrike, Israel punctuates opposition to Syria ceasefire pact
Bombing of Syrian precision missile, chemical weapons facility sends clear message to world: We'll take action when necessary, no matter what
By Judah Ari Gross
Institute for National Security Studies Chairman Amos Yadlin attends the Annual International Conference of the Institute for National Security Studies in Tel Aviv January 23, 2017. (Tomer Neuberg/FLASH90)
September 7, 2017, 12:18 pm
Ex-IDF intel chief: Israel enforcing its ‘red lines’ with Syria strike
Amos Yadlin says reported attack on chemical weapons and missile facility sends important messages to 'great powers'; warns of retaliation
By Stuart Winer
Amos Yadlin speaks during a speaking event organized by IsraPresse for the French-speaking community at the Begin Heritage Institute, Jerusalem, February 22, 2015. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
September 3, 2017, 5:55 pm
Ex-intel chief says US strike on N. Korea would cost Japan, S. Korea dearly
Maj Gen. (res.) Amos Yadlin says 'war of words' between Pyongyang, Washington is more dramatic than reality
By TOI staff
People watch a television news screen showing file footage of a North Korean missile launch, at a railway station in Seoul on August 29, 2017. (AFP/Jung Yeon-Je)
August 30, 2017, 10:49 pm
In renegade North Korea, some see a potential precursor of nuclear Iran
Israeli and US experts say Pyongyang can no longer be reined in, but there's still a chance to thwart Tehran's atomic ambitions
By Judah Ari Gross
Amos Yadlin, (Flash90)
July 13, 2017, 10:48 pm
Ex-intel chief: Israel should advance peace initiatives now, while we’re strong
Amos Yadlin says final deal with Palestinians a ways off, but interim steps can be taken, criticizes 'totally political' decision to block Qalqilya expansion
By Judah Ari Gross
In this Thursday, April 18, 2013 photo, a Yaser missile is displayed by the Iranian army in front of a portrait of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a parade marking National Army Day at the mausoleum of the late revolutionary founder Ayatollah Khomeini just outside Tehran, Iran. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi, File)
June 19, 2017, 10:43 pm
In Iranian strike on IS, the missile is the message
Iran’s barrage in Syria is seen as a warning to Israel, as well as a bid by Tehran to justify its ballistic missile program for ostensible self-defense
By Judah Ari Gross
Footage taken from the 'Mavi Marmara' security cameras showing activists preparing to attack IDF soldiers, May 2010. (IDF Spokesperson/Flash90)
December 9, 2016, 7:30 pm
Turkish court drops case against Israelis over Gaza flotilla raid
Arrest warrant for the 4 ex-military chiefs also reportedly withdrawn, in wake of reconciliation deal between the two countries
By Agencies and TOI staff
Footage taken from the 'Mavi Marmara' security cameras showing activists preparing to attack IDF soldiers, May 2010. (IDF Spokesperson/Flash90)
December 2, 2016, 2:08 pm
Turkey prosecutor calls to drop Gaza flotilla case against Israelis
Istanbul court told charges against ex-defense officials should be abandoned due to recent reconciliation agreement
By Agencies
Footage taken from the 'Mavi Marmara' security cameras showing activists preparing to attack IDF soldiers, May 2010. (IDF Spokesperson/Flash90)
October 29, 2016, 4:56 pm
Kin of Turkish activists killed in flotilla raid won’t drop Israel lawsuits
Trials of ex-IDF brass to continue despite Jerusalem-Ankara reconciliation deal, which includes $20m compensation to relatives
By Agencies and TOI staff
The signing of the US-Israel military aid deal in the State Department on September 14, 2016 (Israeli Embassy, Washington)
September 18, 2016, 3:24 pm
Ungrateful Israel owes the US a simple thank you
Op-ed: Nobody put a (US-funded) gun to our heads. We chose to sign the $38 billion military aid deal. We should stop moaning about it
By David Horovitz
Amos Yadlin, former director of military intelligence, January 2012. (Gideon Markowicz/Flash90)
September 16, 2016, 8:24 am
Ex-defense official: US military aid is actually $100m less than past deal
Amos Yadlin says new package sees Israel 'paying for' Netanyahu's 2015 speech to Congress; claims Washington 'stung' PM, Congress and AIPAC
By TOI staff
Amos Yadlin, former director of military intelligence and current head of the Institute of National Security Studies (Gideon Markowicz/Flash90)
July 22, 2016, 7:09 pm
Former Israeli general: Assad’s actions resemble ‘genocide’
Amos Yadlin says Syrian regime has caused far more deaths than Islamic State, but receives far less media attention
By TOI staff
Amos Yadlin speaks at an IsraPresse event for the French-speaking community at the Menachem Begin Heritage Center, Jerusalem, February 22, 2015. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
April 26, 2016, 10:50 am
Ex-military intel chief urges PM to hedge bets, accept US aid package
As senators push for more funding, White House official says talks with Israeli officials aim for 'largest single pledge' ever of military assistance
By Raoul Wootliff
Former military intelligence chief Amos Yadlin in Jerusalem, February 22, 2015. (photo credit: Hadas Parush/Flash90)
March 26, 2016, 11:54 pm
Ex-defense official says Syrian threat to Israel greatly reduced
Amos Yadlin says 90% of missiles previously targeting Israel are gone; still, volatility north of border constitutes a major danger
By TOI staff
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