The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/gabi-ashkenazi/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 20 Sep 2026 07:09:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Gabi Ashkenazi | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/gabi-ashkenazi/ 32 32 National security concerns threaten to capsize sale of Israeli shipping giant Zim https://www.timesofisrael.com/national-security-concerns-threaten-to-capsize-sale-of-israeli-shipping-giant-zim/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:17:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3856877 Government must okay $4.2 billion deal with Hapag-Lloyd, but officials raise red flags over German firm's Gulf backers and worry non-Israeli owners could leave country without vital strategic lifeline

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]]> Ex-IDF chiefs: Lack of internal solidarity a bigger threat to Israel than Iran nukes https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-idf-chiefs-lack-of-internal-solidarity-a-greater-threat-than-iran-nukes/ Sat, 27 Aug 2022 07:30:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2825408 In conversation with Channel 12, five former military heads discuss their efforts over past three decades to foil Tehran's atomic ambitions and their concerns for Israel's future

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]]> Ashkenazi: ‘I spoke with most FMs in Mideast countries we’ll have ties with’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-fm-ashkenazi-says-he-spoke-with-counterparts-in-most-mideast-countries/ Sat, 19 Jun 2021 20:43:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2567714 Outgoing foreign minister, ex-Blue and White deputy leader says he may yet return to politics, believes Netanyahu now sorry for not honoring rotation agreement with Gantz

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]]> After very brief handover to Bennett, Netanyahu vows to ‘rescue Israel’ from him https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-very-brief-handover-to-bennett-netanyahu-vows-to-rescue-israel-from-him/ Mon, 14 Jun 2021 14:36:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2564416 Outgoing PM skips traditional photo of handover with successor, tells opposition bloc he'll topple new government based on 'fraud, hate and power-seeking'

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]]> As he sums up term, Ashkenazi says Israel will strengthen PA against Hamas https://www.timesofisrael.com/ashkenazi-says-israel-will-strengthen-pa-against-hamas/ Tue, 08 Jun 2021 17:07:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2560751 Netanyahu supports Palestinian Authority officials taking part in Gaza reconstruction; FM says US committed to expanding Abraham Accords

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]]> High Court petition against PM urges appointment of 35 ambassadors, consuls https://www.timesofisrael.com/high-court-petition-against-pm-urges-appointment-of-35-ambassadors-consuls/ Fri, 04 Jun 2021 18:18:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2558534 Movement for Quality Government and a union of Foreign Ministry employees claim that leaving a third of Israel's diplomatic missions short-staffed 'endangers' Israelis

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]]> After Gaza ceasefire, Egypt surges to the fore as regional player https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-gaza-ceasefire-egypt-surges-to-the-fore-as-regional-player/ Tue, 01 Jun 2021 12:20:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2555656 In a nearly unprecedented public show of its Israeli ties, including a spy chief photo op with Netanyahu, Egypt seeks to dispel international human rights concerns

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]]> Suspected Gaza arson balloon sparks fire in south in apparent violation of truce https://www.timesofisrael.com/suspected-gaza-arson-balloon-sparks-fire-in-south-in-apparent-violation-of-truce/ Mon, 31 May 2021 19:24:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2556163&preview=true&preview_id=2556163 Blaze quickly brought under control; apparent cross-border incendiary attack comes as Egypt holds meetings with Israel, Hamas in bid to negotiate long-term ceasefire

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]]> Netanyahu meets Egyptian spy chief, demands return of captives in Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-meets-egyptian-spy-chief-demands-return-of-captives-in-gaza/ Sun, 30 May 2021 15:37:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2555291&preview=true&preview_id=2555291 Meeting comes as Israeli foreign minister tells counterpart in Cairo that reconstruction will not happen if no solution found for Israelis held by Hamas

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]]> Ashkenazi visits Egypt in 1st trip by Israeli foreign minister in 13 years https://www.timesofisrael.com/ashkenazi-set-to-visit-egypt-in-1st-trip-by-israeli-foreign-minister-in-13-years/ Sun, 30 May 2021 05:14:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2555044&preview=true&preview_id=2555044 At same time, Egyptian intelligence chief heads to Israel for talks with PM on Gaza truce, rebuilding; Ashkenazi: Israel 'above all' committed to return of captives held by Hamas

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]]> Egypt said to convey to Hamas long-term truce with Israel must see prisoner swap https://www.timesofisrael.com/egypt-said-to-tell-hamas-long-term-truce-with-israel-must-include-prisoner-swaps/ Sat, 29 May 2021 11:23:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2554775 Israel reportedly demands ceasefire and reconstruction discussions include negotiations on return of captives; Egyptian intelligence head to visit Israel Sunday for talks with PM

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]]> Israel dresses down French envoy for FM’s ‘Israel at risk of apartheid’ warning https://www.timesofisrael.com/foreign-minister-dresses-down-french-ambassador-over-pariss-apartheid-remarks/ Thu, 27 May 2021 13:46:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2553946&preview=true&preview_id=2553946 FM Ashkenazi tells ambassador that comment by Le Drian was 'far from reality' and a prize to terrorists; says Israel expects its friends not to drive anti-Israel activities

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]]> ‘You can always count on us’: UK top diplomat visits Israel after Gaza fighting https://www.timesofisrael.com/you-can-always-count-on-us-british-fm-visits-israel-after-gaza-fighting/ Wed, 26 May 2021 14:08:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2553378 Dominic Raab tells Israeli leaders that Britain is committed to supporting ceasefire with Hamas, stresses 'need to fight antisemitism'; also visits Ramallah for talks with Abbas

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]]> Blinken: Hamas’s foothold in Gaza could slip if US-led rehabilitation successful https://www.timesofisrael.com/blinken-hamass-foothold-in-gaza-could-slip-if-us-led-rehabilitation-successful/ Tue, 25 May 2021 20:32:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2552919 Top US diplomat indicates plans for active US involvement in region after 11-day conflict, while stressing administration's support for two-state solution

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]]> Blinken to visit Israel, region in coming days to discuss ‘recovery efforts’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/blinken-to-visit-israel-region-in-coming-days-to-discuss-recovery-efforts/ Fri, 21 May 2021 05:55:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2549694 US secretary of state to hold talks on 'working together to build better futures for Israelis and Palestinians,' spokesman says

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