The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/john-brennan/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:09:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png John Brennan | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/john-brennan/ 32 32 Why Mossad’s Yossi Cohen, shadow warrior against Iran, is PM’s chosen successor https://www.timesofisrael.com/why-mossads-yossi-cohen-shadow-warrior-against-iran-is-pms-chosen-successor/ Wed, 02 Dec 2020 04:30:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2440600 Spy chief widely seen behind killing of Iran's nuclear weapons chief is a trusted Netanyahu loyalist, and his preferred choice to steer Israel through the coming regional chaos

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]]> US, world leaders mum on Fakhrizadeh killing; ex-CIA chief calls hit ‘reckless’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-world-leaders-mum-on-fakhrizadeh-killing-ex-cia-chief-calls-hit-reckless/ Sat, 28 Nov 2020 01:01:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2438484 UN calls for restraint after assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist; Pompeo announces sanctions against supporters of Iran's missile program; US aircraft carrier sails to Gulf

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]]> Former CIA chief John Brennan to brief US Democrats on Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-cia-chief-john-brennan-to-brief-us-democrats-on-iran/ Sun, 19 May 2019 05:32:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2078602 Nuclear deal negotiator invited to speak to lawmakers after heightened tensions in Persian Gulf spark fears of war

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]]> Investigators zero in on crude bombs sent to Trump critics https://www.timesofisrael.com/investigators-zero-in-on-crude-bombs-sent-to-trump-critics/ Thu, 25 Oct 2018 20:51:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1948966 Law enforcement officials still uncertain whether the devices were poorly designed or never intended to cause physical harm

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]]> In unprecedented move, ex-CIA heads slam Trump for trying to stifle free speech https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-cia-directors-issue-unprecedented-trump-condemnation/ Sat, 18 Aug 2018 04:46:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1910480 Former spy chiefs denounce president's decision to strip John Brennan of security clearance: 'We have never before seen the removal of security clearances used as a political tool'

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]]> Former US security leaders blast Trump for yanking Brennan’s clearance https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-us-security-leaders-blast-trump-for-yanking-clearance/ Fri, 17 Aug 2018 02:27:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1910066 After Trump strips former CIA chief of clearance, experts say actions could be used by prosecutors to show pattern of attempting to disrupt Mueller probe

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]]> Bin Laden raid commander to Trump: Revoke my security clearance too https://www.timesofisrael.com/bin-laden-raid-commander-to-trump-revoke-my-security-clearance-too/ Thu, 16 Aug 2018 23:03:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1910028 'You have embarrassed us in the eyes of our children and divided us as a nation,' charges retired decorated Navy admiral William McRaven

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]]> Brennan: Trump worked with Russians and now he’s desperate https://www.timesofisrael.com/brennan-trump-worked-with-russians-and-now-hes-desperate/ Thu, 16 Aug 2018 13:53:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1909563 After losing security clearance, former CIA director says the only question is whether president's collusion 'constituted criminally liable conspiracy'

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]]> After Brennan, 9 others face losing security clearances, too https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-brennan-9-others-face-losing-security-clearances-too/ Thu, 16 Aug 2018 03:09:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1909310 James Clapper, James Comey, Michael Hayden, Susan Rice named among those who could lose access over criticism of US president, links to Russia probe

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]]> Trump revokes security clearance from ex-CIA director https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-revokes-security-clearance-from-ex-cia-director/ Wed, 15 Aug 2018 20:42:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1909237 White House says John Brennan 'leveraged his status' to criticize the president with 'unfounded and outrageous allegations'

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]]> Trump considers revoking clearances of ex-Obama officials who criticize him https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-considering-revoking-ex-obama-officials-clearance/ Mon, 23 Jul 2018 20:16:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1895015 John Brennan, James Comey, James Clapper, Michael Hayden, Susan Rice, and Andrew McCabe could all be penalized for castigating president over Putin meeting

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]]> Ex-CIA chief slams ‘treasonous’ Trump-Putin meeting as lawmakers blast president https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-lawmakers-say-trumps-conduct-at-meeting-with-putin-bizarre-shameful/ Mon, 16 Jul 2018 20:07:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1890719 US leader's failure to confront his Russian counterpart on election meddling elicits bipartisan dismay, with members of Congress describing Trump's conduct as 'bizarre,' 'shameful'

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]]> UK teen gained access to CIA chief’s accounts, court told https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-teen-gained-access-to-cia-chiefs-accounts-court/ Sat, 20 Jan 2018 19:38:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1775134 Kane Gamble says he used his bedroom computer to access the communications of top US intelligence and security officials, partly in support of Palestinians

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]]> Trump should be ‘ashamed’ of attacks on ex-intel chiefs — former CIA head https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-should-be-ashamed-of-attacks-on-ex-intel-chiefs-former-cia-head/ Sun, 12 Nov 2017 18:18:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1728476 John Brennan says president 'poses a peril to this country' and the way he can be played by foreign leaders is 'very, very worrisome'

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]]> Ex-CIA chief says he warned Russia to stay out of election https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-cia-chief-says-he-warned-russia-to-stay-out-of-election/ Tue, 23 May 2017 18:32:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1625662 John Brennan tells Congress that in 2016 he received information pointing to contacts between Moscow and people in Trump campaign

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