The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/sami-turgeman/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:14:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Sami Turgeman | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/sami-turgeman/ 32 32 Ex-general to lead probe into IDF’s handling of intel on Hamas attack plans pre-Oct 7 https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-general-to-lead-probe-into-idfs-handling-of-intel-on-hamas-attack-plans-pre-oct-7/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 19:16:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3704853 'Jericho's Wall's' investigation team to be headed by Roni Numa; Zamir seeks to implement Oct. 7 probe's lessons in army, not 'sink into endless investigations'

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]]> External panel appointed by IDF chief finds most of army’s Oct. 7 probes inadequate https://www.timesofisrael.com/external-panel-appointed-by-idf-chief-finds-most-of-armys-oct-7-probes-inadequate/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:16:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3685593 Zamir says he supports external inquiry into failures, avoids calling for state commission; army chief also weighs making 'personal decisions' about officers involved in failures

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]]> Leaked wartime transcript exposes Israel’s leaders bitterly divided over how to fight Hamas in Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/leaked-wartime-transcript-exposes-leaders-bitterly-divided-over-how-to-fight-gaza/ Tue, 24 Jan 2017 11:53:12 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1546725 Unprecedented publication of quotes from secret 2014 security cabinet discussions show Bennett pushing for aggressive offensive as defense brass argues against provoking war, underestimates tunnel threat

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]]> On Egypt border, mixed-gender unit fights old ideas and new foes https://www.timesofisrael.com/on-egypt-border-mixed-gender-troops-fight-old-ideas-and-new-foes/ Sun, 30 Oct 2016 13:36:04 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1487178 With nightly drug smugglings and threat of IS, the women and men of the Caracal Battalion are on alert for anything coming from Sinai

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]]> Generals say the darnedest things https://www.timesofisrael.com/generals-say-the-darndest-things/ Mon, 09 May 2016 11:26:57 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1389194 Never mind it's two days before Memorial Day. Comments made by normally lionized army brass spark crossfire from pundits and politicians

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]]> Generals tangle over blemished legacy of 2014 Gaza war https://www.timesofisrael.com/generals-tangle-over-blemished-legacy-of-2014-gaza-war/ Mon, 09 May 2016 05:40:08 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1388971 Southern chief during Protective Edge blasts his former deputy for 'foolish' claim the IDF is trying to cover up its failure

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]]> Former PM military secretary takes over IDF Southern Command https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-pm-military-secretary-takes-over-idf-southern-command/ Tue, 06 Oct 2015 18:05:22 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1261548 Ya'alon and Eisenkot praise outgoing Maj. Gen. Sami Turgeman for his service during the 2014 Gaza conflict

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]]> Rumors swirl over who will lead Israel’s beleaguered police https://www.timesofisrael.com/rumors-swirl-over-who-will-lead-israels-beleaguered-police/ Thu, 24 Sep 2015 15:06:33 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1255195 Forced to withdraw his first nominee, and with limited options, public security minister will have to scramble to come up with a candidate

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]]> Hamas could be removed in next conflict with Israel, general says https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-could-be-removed-in-next-conflict-with-israel-general-says/ Mon, 07 Sep 2015 14:21:03 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1246707 Islamic terror group is hemorrhaging members to more radical groups in the Gaza Strip, says outgoing chief of Southern Command

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]]> As Gaza rocket fire returns, Iron Dome deployed to Beersheba https://www.timesofisrael.com/amid-uptick-in-gaza-rocket-fire-iron-dome-deployed-to-beersheba/ Tue, 09 Jun 2015 11:31:15 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1195576 IDF moves anti-missile batteries to protect southern cities, amind spillover from infighting between factions in the Strip

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]]> Rather than oust Hamas, Israel favors ‘cumulative deterrence’ in Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/rather-than-rock-the-boat-israel-favors-cumulative-deterrence-in-gaza/ Mon, 08 Jun 2015 20:53:09 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1195136 Amid the resumption of rocket fire, decision makers seek to maintain the status quo and force the Strip's rulers to moderate

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]]> IDF general: A few Gaza rockets don’t warrant major conflict https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-commander-a-few-gaza-rockets-dont-warrant-major-conflict/ Sun, 07 Jun 2015 23:09:55 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1194750&preview_id=1194750 Military's top commander in south says Hamas making efforts to curb fire; Israel to reopen crossings

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