The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/dan-halutz/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:27:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Dan Halutz | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/dan-halutz/ 32 32 200 retired and reserve Air Force pilots rally near IDF headquarters to protest Gaza war https://www.timesofisrael.com/retired-and-reserve-air-force-pilots-rally-by-idf-headquarters-to-protest-gaza-war/ Tue, 12 Aug 2025 20:29:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3619086 Veterans read letter from wife of long-missing airman Ron Arad, warning of consequences for hostages if Israel goes forward with plan to capture Gaza City, potentially whole Strip

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]]> IAF to dismiss reservists who signed letter demanding prioritization of hostages over war https://www.timesofisrael.com/iaf-to-dismiss-reservists-who-signed-letter-demanding-prioritization-of-hostages-over-war/ Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:09:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3524555 60 in active reserves likely to be booted, but most of the 1,000 signatories are veterans, no longer serving; letter calls to end war but not for refusal to serve; IDF says soldiers can't 'use Air Force brand' for political protest

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]]> ‘We will not be trampled on’: Protesters rally nationwide for 33rd straight week https://www.timesofisrael.com/we-will-not-be-trampled-on-protesters-rally-nationwide-for-33rd-straight-week/ Sat, 19 Aug 2023 19:33:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3075963 Over 100k in Tel Aviv, with Israeli Eurovision winner Netta Barzilai leading singing of national anthem; Lapid: 'Government attacked chief of staff because they hate the truth'

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]]> In New York Times ad, prominent Netanyahu critics spurn unity government prospect https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-new-york-times-ad-prominent-netanyahu-critics-spurn-unity-government-prospect/ Mon, 14 Aug 2023 14:51:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3071957 The text co-signed by ex-military chief Dan Halutz and former Mossad head Tamir Pardo is a response to a plan promoted in same newspaper by Ronald Lauder

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]]> High Court sets September date to hear petition demanding Netanyahu ouster https://www.timesofisrael.com/high-court-sets-september-date-to-hear-petition-demanding-netanyahu-ouster/ Wed, 19 Jul 2023 17:05:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3054834 September 12 hearing on alleged conflict of interest breach to be presided over by Supreme Court President Esther Hayut, Justice Uzi Vogelman and Justice Isaac Amit

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]]> Hundreds of thousands set to protest judicial overhaul at 150 locations for 15th week https://www.timesofisrael.com/hundreds-of-thousands-set-to-protest-judicial-overhaul-at-150-locations-for-15th-week/ Sat, 15 Apr 2023 10:04:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2995823&preview=true&preview_id=2995823 Poll finds just 52% of Likud voters would cast ballots for party again, majority believe economic crisis should be government's priority rather than attempts to weaken judiciary

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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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]]> Likud accuses Dan Halutz of incitement after he draws line between Netanyahu, Hitler https://www.timesofisrael.com/likud-accuses-dan-halutz-of-incitement-for-claiming-netanyahu-is-no-longer-a-patriot/ Sat, 04 Mar 2023 17:54:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=2965961 Former IDF chief of staff slams Likud ministers Gallant, Dichter and Barkat for 'running away from their values for political opportunism,' calls Justice Minister Levin a 'robot'

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]]> Minister Chikli rebuked by his former students for involvement in legal overhaul https://www.timesofisrael.com/minister-chikli-rebuked-by-former-students-for-involvement-in-legal-overhaul/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 13:17:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2961645 Checks and balances are being 'stripped away' by dramatic legislation, warn Tabor pre-military academy alums in open letter

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]]> Ben Gvir slams police for not using force against protesters; top cop backs officers https://www.timesofisrael.com/ben-gvir-police-chief-clash-over-confronting-protesters-as-tensions-escalate/ Fri, 10 Feb 2023 08:14:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2947904 Minister says police lost 'control of city to anarchists' after anti-government demonstration, summons J'lem commander for inquiry; Commissioner Shabtai 'regrets' public rebuke

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]]> 1,000 ex-air force officers ask jurists to stop new government from razing democracy https://www.timesofisrael.com/1000-ex-air-force-officers-ask-jurists-to-stop-new-government-from-razing-democracy/ Mon, 26 Dec 2022 14:17:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=2908887 IAF personnel, including former chief of staff Dan Halutz, warn top legal officials: 'You are the last line of defense' against fundamental changes to state they fought for

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]]> Former IDF chief warns that rise of Ben Gvir could lead to ‘civil war’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-idf-chief-warns-that-rise-of-ben-gvir-could-lead-to-civil-war/ Fri, 28 Oct 2022 08:35:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2861512 Dan Halutz says internal armed conflict in Israel possible if far-right lawmaker 'tries to implement his horrible ideas'; Eisenkot urges voters to reject 'those who divide'

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]]> In last major rally before lockdown, anti-PM activists joined by business owners https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-last-major-rally-before-lockdown-anti-pm-activists-joined-by-business-owners/ Sat, 12 Sep 2020 19:34:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2386829&preview=true&preview_id=2386829 Restaurateurs and others march with thousands of anti-corruption demonstrators in Jerusalem, enraged by plans for new closure; 9 detained as 'mostly peaceful' rally disperses

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]]> Anti-Netanyahu demonstrators rally at what they’re calling ‘Democracy Square’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/anti-netanyahu-demonstrators-rally-at-what-theyre-calling-democracy-square/ Fri, 11 Sep 2020 18:48:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2386307 Protesters march from central Jerusalem to prime minister's residence, where thousands denounce the PM over his indictment on graft charges, handling of pandemic

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]]> Ex-IDF chief calls Likud MKs ‘apes’ for criticizing Shin Bet https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-idf-chief-calls-likud-mks-apes-for-criticizing-shin-bet/ Mon, 31 Jul 2017 18:04:00 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1668641 Dan Halutz slams Regev and Bitan, who said the security agency was 'delusional' and 'cowardly' for urging rollback of Temple Mount security

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