The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/matan-vilnai/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:18:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Matan Vilnai | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/matan-vilnai/ 32 32 IDF vets end 3-day anti-overhaul march with rally, urge PM to ‘stop this madness’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-vets-end-3-day-anti-overhaul-march-with-rally-urge-pm-to-stop-this-madness/ Fri, 10 Feb 2023 14:18:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2948109&preview=true&preview_id=2948109 Gathering at Supreme Court in a sea of Israeli flags, reservists declare a 'Tzav 8' emergency call-up in 'war to save Israeli democracy,' stress 'no rifts between left and right'

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]]> Former defense officials back US return to Iran deal, urge new long-term pact https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-defense-officials-back-us-return-to-iran-deal-urge-new-long-term-pact/ Mon, 22 Feb 2021 18:00:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2493496&preview=true&preview_id=2493496 In letter to Netanyahu and Gantz, ex-senior military and intelligence figures call for fresh international agreement to curtail Tehran’s military activities in the region

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]]> Jews in Belgium expect already dire anti-Semitism problem to get worse, says AJC https://www.timesofisrael.com/jews-in-belgium-expect-already-dire-anti-semitism-problem-to-get-worse-says-ajc/ Fri, 08 Nov 2019 09:18:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2178963 Episode #10: AJC Transatlantic Institute's Daniel Schwammenthal gives a sobering debrief from Brussels * Former Israeli ambassador to China Matan Vilnai says ties will only grow

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]]> ‘Iran would barely retaliate if its nuclear program were attacked’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-would-barely-retaliate-if-its-nuclear-program-were-attacked/ Wed, 21 Aug 2013 16:33:59 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=643952 Israel doesn't need a US green light to strike Tehran's nukes, says Yuval Steinitz; Iran couldn't cause much damage in response

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]]> After canceling twice, Netanyahu again set to visit China https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-canceling-twice-netanyahu-again-set-to-visit-china/ Sun, 21 Apr 2013 15:49:31 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=469192 PM will leave for Beijing on May 5, becoming the first Israeli prime minister to head to the People's Republic since 2007

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]]> Independence party opts not to run in upcoming elections https://www.timesofisrael.com/independence-party-opts-not-to-run-in-upcoming-elections/ Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:20:10 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=305998 Ehud Barak's party says it won't waste public funds in futile race

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]]> Comptroller: State doesn’t have enough cash for ‘the day after’ war https://www.timesofisrael.com/comptroller-state-doesnt-have-enough-cash-for-the-day-after/ Wed, 17 Oct 2012 18:00:26 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=253160 Report finds the amount in coffers would barely cover outcome of small-scale conflict, let alone all-out war with Iran

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]]> 10,000 will die if Israel attacks Iran, says former Revolutionary Guard commander https://www.timesofisrael.com/10000-dead-if-israel-attacks-iran-says-former-revolutionary-guard-commander/ Mon, 08 Oct 2012 11:00:07 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=244412 Mohsen Rezai says Israel would not dare strike, and that threats are a ploy to win US concessions

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]]> Avi Dichter is on mission to plug holes in Israel’s home front defenses https://www.timesofisrael.com/change-of-guard-avi-dichter-takes-post-of-home-front-defense-minister/ Sun, 19 Aug 2012 11:36:59 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=199196 Outgoing minister Matan Vilnai warns his replacement: 'There is much work ahead'

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]]> Knesset swears in Avi Dichter as home front defense minister https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-swears-in-avi-dichter-as-home-front-defense-minister/ Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:25:31 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=197480 Former Shin Bet head joins Israel's inner security cabinet, where he could serve as a tie-breaker in the event of a vote on an Iran strike

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]]> Government unanimously approves Dichter as home front defense minister https://www.timesofisrael.com/government-unanimously-approves-dichter-as-home-front-defense-minister/ Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:00:28 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=196408 Knesset set to vote on the former Kadima MK's appointment on Thursday

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]]> Outgoing home front defense minister: ‘Iran war could last a month with up to 500 dead’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-war-could-last-months-with-up-to-500-dead/ Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:01:57 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=196358 Government is prepared for hundreds of missiles and a multi-front war if Israel launches preemptive strike, says Matan Vilnai

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]]> On Iran, defense secretaries and home defense ministers https://www.timesofisrael.com/on-iran-defense-secretaries-and-home-defense-ministers/ Wed, 15 Aug 2012 10:49:10 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=195974 The press reports on Leon Panetta's statement that Israel hasn't decided to strike Iran, and Avi Dichter's split from Kadima to join the government

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]]> Kadima MK quits Knesset to join government as home front protection minister https://www.timesofisrael.com/dichter-to-quit-knesset-take-ministerial-role/ Mon, 13 Aug 2012 23:15:05 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=194456 Avi Dichter's appointment, settled in late night meetings with Netanyahu and Barak, further weakens rift-riven party

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]]> Netanyahu pledges forceful response to Gaza terror https://www.timesofisrael.com/home-front-defense-minister-israel-is-prepared-for-any-development-in-gaza/ Sun, 24 Jun 2012 05:05:40 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=139796 Peres: Hamas must understand that firing on us, will lead to fire on Gaza

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