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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 467

Amiram Levin

Former hostage Ilana Grisewsky, center, takes part in a protest in Tel Aviv calling on the government to return the remaining abductees held by Hamas in Gaza, on February 24, 2024. The protesters merged with anti-government demonstrators, prompting police to use water cannons to disperse the crowds. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)
February 25, 2024, 2:07 am
As hope for deal fills Hostages Square, chaos erupts at nearby anti-Netanyahu rally
Using mounted officers and water cannons, police in Tel Aviv clash with protesters in scenes reminiscent of pre-Oct. 7 civil unrest over judicial overhaul; 21 arrested
By Canaan Lidor, Iddo Schejter and Charlie Summers
A largely empty departure hall at Ben Gurion Airport as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his delegation arrived back in Israel following a six-day visit to the US, September 24, 2023. (Lazar Berman/Times of Israel)
September 24, 2023, 5:29 pm
Netanyahu lands back in Israel at largely empty airport shortly ahead of Yom Kippur
On flight home, PM hails ‘many achievements’ on trip that saw Saudi peace hopes grow, promises more ‘good news’; was dogged by protesters on entire US trip but none seen at airport
By ToI Staff and Lazar Berman
Protesters gather in New York on September 23, 2023, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's convoy departs for the airport following the premier's six-day trip to the US. (Screenshot: X/Twitter; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
September 24, 2023, 6:03 am
Netanyahu wraps up US visit as protesters shout ‘shame’ at departing convoy in NY
PM makes his way back to Israel ahead of Yom Kippur, touts ‘many achievements’ during trip where anti-overhaul demonstrators followed him everywhere
By ToI Staff
A photo provided by an anti-government activist shows judicial overhaul protesters in Tel Aviv holding up a banner during a weekly rally, September 23, 2023. (Gilad Furst)
September 23, 2023, 11:34 pm
Vowing not to ‘fall for spin’ on Saudi peace, overhaul protesters rally for 38th week
Over 100,000 estimated in Tel Aviv; protest leader Shikma Bressler says a deal with Riyadh won’t stop dictatorship, blasts coalition members for backing convicted murderer
By ToI Staff
Former general Amiram Levin speaks during a protest against the government's judicial overhaul, in Tel Aviv, on August 12, 2023. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
August 13, 2023, 12:37 pm
Ex-IDF general likens military control of West Bank to Nazi Germany
Amiram Levin accuses the IDF of being a ‘partner in war crimes’ when it stands by as settler extremists attack Palestinians, says situation in West Bank is ‘absolute apartheid’
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: Soldiers from the IDF Commando Brigade take part in a large-scale training exercise in November 2018. (Israel Defense Forces)
June 28, 2020, 2:12 pm
Former head of elite IDF unit backs legal bid by women to serve as commandos
Ex-chief of Sayeret Matkal says integrating women into reconnaissance, general infantry units will contribute to operations; another former head says ruling is for army, not court
By ToI Staff
Israeli soldiers opening gates for tank during the IDF's withdrawal from Lebanon, on June 22, 2000. (Flash90)
May 25, 2020, 4:13 am
20 years after Lebanon pullout, docuseries dives into the ‘War With No Name’
Nearly 700 soldiers were killed during Israel’s 18-year occupation of Lebanon; journalist Matti Friedman teamed up with the Kan broadcaster to tell their story
By Judah Ari Gross
Zionist Union chairman Avi Gabbay leads a faction meeting in Knesset on May 7, 2018. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
June 26, 2018, 11:58 pm
Gabbay, other Labor heavyweights fined for excess campaign spending
Comptroller hands Zionist Union chairman NIS 90,000 fine for exceeding legal cap on funding in 2017 primaries; outgoing chairman Herzog also penalized
By ToI Staff
Amiram Levin (C) at a protest against government corruption in Tel Aviv on December 2, 2017. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)
December 13, 2017, 12:53 pm
Labor hopeful says Israel should ‘kick out’ Palestinians in future war
Departing from his party’s long-held dovish stances, former IDF general Amiram Levin urges expansion of settlements, says Israel was ‘too nice’ in the Six Day War
By Raoul Wootliff
Then-Labor party chairman Isaac Herzog seen with Then-MK Amir Peretz and MK Omer Barlev, March 14, 2016. (Corinna Kern/Flash90)
June 18, 2017, 11:58 am
Little love lost in Labor, in race for dubious privilege of leading the party
Lineup features gritty ex-generals, a former Kulanu minister caught lying about voting Likud, some old faces, and an ultra-Orthodox woman who hired the adviser behind Netanyahu’s infamous ‘Arabs are voting in droves’ campaign
By Marissa Newman
Labor Party Chairman Isaac Herzog (R) an MK Hilik Bar visit at the Labor primary elections headquarters in Holon on January 11, 2015. (Flash90)
April 27, 2017, 7:32 pm
Labor finalizes list of candidates for July leadership primary
Current party chairman Isaac Herzog will compete against a crowded field of 8 other contenders, including ex-head Amir Peretz
By Alexander Fulbright
Defense Minister Shimon Peres (r) with Prime Minster Yitzhak Rabin welcoming the released Entebbe hostages upon their return to Israel on July 4, 1976. (Defense Ministry Archives)
October 8, 2016, 12:54 am
Ex-IDF officer says Peres inflated role in Entebbe rescue
Amiram Levin, who attended cabinet meeting ahead of famed 1976 raid, calls late statesman ‘a crook’ who played no real part in operation
By ToI Staff
Tens of thousands demonstrate in Tel Aviv in favor of mandatory military or national service, July 2012. (Tali Mayer/Flash90)
April 4, 2016, 8:48 pm
The end of Israeli democracy?
In the cacophony of grandstanding over Israelis’ endangered liberties, one of the most profound debates in the country’s history is being missed
By Haviv Rettig Gur
Former Shin Bet chief Ami Ayalon. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
December 22, 2015, 3:10 pm
Ex-Shin Bet chief, -top cop support Breaking the Silence
Ami Ayalon and Elik Ron join other former defense officials backing controversial NGO’s efforts to highlight alleged IDF abuses
By ToI Staff
Former head of the IDF's Northern Command, Amiram Levin (Flash 90)
December 18, 2015, 4:44 pm
Ex-IDF general takes out ad to support Breaking the Silence
Amiram Levin backs NGO that publishes alleged abuses by soldiers, says army should encourage such groups to speak out
By ToI Staff
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