The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/yaakov-amidror/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:03:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Yaakov Amidror | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/yaakov-amidror/ 32 32 As fighting in Gaza resumes, Israel needs to combat reservist burnout, war weariness https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-fighting-in-gaza-resumes-israel-needs-to-combat-reservist-burnout-war-weariness/ Fri, 21 Mar 2025 18:47:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3508040 After 300,000 reserve soldiers rushed to serve in wake of October 7 Hamas massacre, struggle to balance service with civilian life has seen major drops in attendance in some units

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]]> Egypt intelligence official says Israel ignored repeated warnings of ‘something big’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/egypt-intelligence-official-says-israel-ignored-repeated-warnings-of-something-big/ Mon, 09 Oct 2023 08:26:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3116903 Cairo official says Israel focused on West Bank instead of Gaza; Egypt's spy chief said to warn PM of 'terrible operation,' Netanyahu denies it

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]]> Hamas carried out years-long campaign to fool Israel before attack, source says https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-carried-out-years-long-campaign-to-fool-israel-before-attack-source-says/ Mon, 09 Oct 2023 06:42:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3116759 Terror group had Israel convinced it wasn't interested in war; Hamas source says elite cell jammed signals at IDF base in 1st stage of assault; report claims Iran involved in plans

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]]> Ex-Shin Bet chief justifies army reservists’ refusal to serve: ‘Overhaul is a coup’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-shin-bet-chief-justifies-reservists-refusal-to-serve-this-is-a-coup/ Thu, 20 Jul 2023 07:16:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3055220 Nadav Argaman says in radio interview that IDF chief and current Shin Bet head should tell Netanyahu: 'Enough'; right-wing politicians assail 'brainwashed' former top official

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]]> Israel must prepare for war with Iran without US help, former NSA chief says https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-must-prepare-for-war-with-iran-without-us-help-former-nsa-chief-says/ Thu, 13 Apr 2023 11:49:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2994832 Yaacov Amidror says recent tensions, changing Middle East landscape and shifting US priorities make a 'deterioration' in the security situation likely

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]]> There was no strategic debate on Iran under Netanyahu, ex-IDF intel chief charges https://www.timesofisrael.com/there-was-no-strategic-debate-on-iran-under-netanyahu-ex-idf-intel-chief/ Tue, 23 Nov 2021 11:37:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2654401 Speaking at Reichman University panel, Amos Yadlin says it was mistake for US to leave 2015 nuclear deal; past NSC head says Washington won't strike Tehran

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]]> Detailed images of sensitive Israeli sites, including nuclear plant, now online https://www.timesofisrael.com/detailed-images-of-sensitive-israeli-sites-including-nuclear-plant-now-online/ Sun, 31 Oct 2021 09:59:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2641278 Trump-era change in US law means high-quality commercial images available; security experts warn it could make Israel more vulnerable

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]]> Ex-national security adviser warns: ‘Iran has ability to harm us significantly’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-national-security-adviser-warns-iran-has-ability-to-harm-us-significantly/ Mon, 12 Apr 2021 19:34:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2523426&preview=true&preview_id=2523426 Amid tensions, Yaakov Amidror says Tehran's willingness to use its military capabilities against Israel 'depends on what level they want to produce this encounter'

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]]> Netanyahu: Israel will prevent a nuclear Iran whether or not a deal is in place https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-israel-will-prevent-a-nuclear-iran-whether-or-not-a-deal-is-in-place/ Tue, 23 Feb 2021 22:31:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2494474&preview=true&preview_id=2494474 PM issues warning after Tehran begins restricting access to IAEA inspectors, in further breach of nuke deal; top Israeli officials hold policy meeting as US seeks to reenter accord

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]]> As Palestinians plan vote, Jerusalem looms as possible obstacle — or pretext https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-palestinians-plan-vote-jerusalem-looms-as-possible-obstacle-or-pretext/ Thu, 18 Feb 2021 10:14:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2479467 Israel demands ballots only in West Bank and Gaza, but hoped-for capital is a red line for the PA, which could use the issue as an excuse to halt the first PA election in 15 years

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]]> Picking a fight with US over Iran deal, IDF chief baffles even accord’s critics https://www.timesofisrael.com/picking-a-fight-with-us-over-iran-deal-idf-chief-baffles-even-accords-critics/ Fri, 29 Jan 2021 01:52:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2477278 Kohavi's public denunciation of Biden's intention to rejoin nuke agreement seen as needlessly antagonistic of a brand new White House, possibly motivated by domestic budget fight

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]]> If the enemy of my enemy gets the bomb: Saudi nuclear plan gives Israel headache https://www.timesofisrael.com/if-the-enemy-of-my-enemy-gets-the-bomb-saudi-nuclear-plan-gives-israel-headache/ Thu, 13 Aug 2020 03:10:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2365981 Jerusalem worried about reports saying Iran's foe may similarly seek nuclear weapons, but has so far remained silent as it works toward diplomatic relations with the fellow US ally

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]]> Israeli involvement in massive Beirut port blast ruled out by both sides https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-involvement-in-massive-beirut-blast-ruled-out-by-both-sides/ Tue, 04 Aug 2020 19:26:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2361178 Lebanese terror group says 'no truth' to rumors of airstrike on one of its weapons caches; Israeli official says Jerusalem had nothing to do with explosion

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]]> Failed by Israel, Malki Roth’s parents hope US can extradite her gloating killer https://www.timesofisrael.com/failed-by-israel-malki-roths-parents-hope-us-can-extradite-her-gloating-killer/ Tue, 05 May 2020 10:39:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2217367 Ahlam Tamimi, who oversaw the 2001 Sbarro bombing that killed Malki and 14 others, was freed in Shalit deal and became a celebrity in Jordan. Now the US just might be on her case

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]]> TV report: Oman sought to broker Israel-Iran talks in 2013; Netanyahu said no https://www.timesofisrael.com/tv-report-oman-sought-to-broker-israel-iran-talks-in-2013-netanyahu-said-no/ Sun, 02 Feb 2020 19:48:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2233212&preview=true&preview_id=2233212 Muscat felt Israel would benefit from dialogue, as US was already in secret talks that led to 2015 nuke deal, Channel 13 reports; Mossad chief Pardo thought idea worth considering

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