The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/colin-powell/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:36:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Colin Powell | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/colin-powell/ 32 32 Family, friends gather for funeral of trailblazing soldier-diplomat Colin Powell https://www.timesofisrael.com/family-friends-gather-for-funeral-of-trailblazing-soldier-diplomat-colin-powell/ Fri, 05 Nov 2021 19:05:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2644755 Those in attendance at Washington National Cathedral include former presidents Bush and Obama, former secretaries of state Baker, Rice and Clinton and ex-defense secretary Gates

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]]> ‘He lied’: Many Iraqis still blame Colin Powell for role in Iraq war https://www.timesofisrael.com/he-lied-many-iraqis-still-blame-colin-powell-for-role-in-iraq-war/ Mon, 18 Oct 2021 20:50:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2634468 Former US secretary of state remembered for speech to UN justifying 2003 invasion: 'A whole country was destroyed, and we continue to pay the price'

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]]> Colin Powell dead at 84: An Israel admirer, he pushed for compromises for peace https://www.timesofisrael.com/colin-powell-dead-at-84-an-israel-admirer-he-pushed-for-compromises-for-peace/ Mon, 18 Oct 2021 15:39:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2634311 Former US secretary of state who brokered 'road map' to Mideast peace, which still informs much of US policy in region, was also 1st military chief to speak Yiddish as 2nd language

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]]> Former US secretary of state Colin Powell dies of COVID at 84 https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-us-secretary-of-state-colin-powell-dies-of-covid-at-84/ Mon, 18 Oct 2021 13:31:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2634241 US war hero's family says he was fully vaccinated, but succumbed to complications of COVID-19

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]]> They were some of 9/11’s biggest names. Where are they now? https://www.timesofisrael.com/they-were-some-of-9-11s-biggest-names-where-are-they-now/ Wed, 08 Sep 2021 16:18:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2613415&preview=true&preview_id=2613415 A look at some of the people who came to the fore in wake of world-altering attacks, and what they've been up to since

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]]> Colin Powell to vote for Biden, says Trump has ‘drifted’ from constitution https://www.timesofisrael.com/colin-powell-to-vote-for-biden-says-trump-has-drifted-from-constitution/ Sun, 07 Jun 2020 22:06:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2322263 Retired four-star army general calls on Republican senators to stand up to US president; former secretary of state Rice urges Trump to use 'language of unity'

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]]> In subtle rebuke to Trump, Clinton extols diplomacy https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-subtle-rebuke-to-trump-clinton-extols-diplomacy/ Wed, 11 Jan 2017 01:00:08 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1537955 At State Department event, former secretary hints at Russia as threat to a 'whole, free and at peace' Europe

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]]> What we know about FBI’s new Clinton email inquiry https://www.timesofisrael.com/what-we-know-about-fbis-new-clinton-email-inquiry/ Sat, 29 Oct 2016 13:37:25 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1488035 US official says messages uncovered in unrelated sexting probe into Anthony Weiner, estranged spouse of Democratic nominee's top aide

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]]> Thousands of leaked Clinton emails a window into campaign’s inner workings https://www.timesofisrael.com/thousands-of-leaked-clinton-emails-a-window-into-campaigns-inner-workings/ Sat, 15 Oct 2016 22:22:20 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1480575 From Hillary Clinton's comments to bankers to the mishandling of the emails controversy: What we learned from the hack of campaign chair John Podesta

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]]> That so-called Israeli support for the Iran deal https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/that-so-called-israeli-support-for-the-iran-deal/ Thu, 13 Oct 2016 11:26:04 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1479247 Claims by Barack Obama, Tim Kaine and others that IDF brass are pro-JCPOA are potentially dangerous distortions

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]]> Israel, US mum on Powell’s assessment that Israel has 200 nukes https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-us-mum-on-powells-assessment-that-israel-has-200-nukes/ Fri, 16 Sep 2016 23:19:34 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1464161&preview_id=1464161 After leak of email in which he gauges size of Jewish state’s alleged atomic arsenal, former secretary of state stresses it was sent 10 years after he left office

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]]> In leaked emails, Colin Powell says Israel has 200 nukes https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-leaked-emails-colin-powell-says-israel-has-200-nukes/ Thu, 15 Sep 2016 19:09:20 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1463461 While discussing Iran nuclear deal, former secretary of state apparently reveals extent of Jewish state’s alleged atomic arsenal

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]]> In leaked emails, Powell calls Trump a ‘national disgrace’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-leaked-emails-powell-calls-trump-a-national-disgrace/ Thu, 15 Sep 2016 03:49:58 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1463160 Retired general and ex-secretary of state also takes on Clinton, saying: 'everything [she] touches she kind of screws up with hubris'

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]]> Obama, Elvis and 5 other famous ‘Shabbos goys’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/obama-elvis-and-5-other-famous-shabbos-goys/ Fri, 18 Mar 2016 02:59:21 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1359164 The politicians and celebrities who have been helping Jews observe Shabbat by turning off lights and flipping on the A/C

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]]> Powell, Wasserman Schultz support Iran nuclear deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/powell-wasserman-schultz-support-iran-nuclear-deal/ Sun, 06 Sep 2015 15:41:06 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1246193 Former secretary of state calls deal 'pretty good,' while Jewish lawmaker says it's the best way to keep US and Israel safe

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