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Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) speaks with Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow on December 29, 2016. (AFP PHOTO/Sputnik/Michael Klimentyev)
September 24, 2017, 12:08 pm
Russian defense minister to make rare Israel visit for talks on Syria
In first official trip to the Jewish state, Sergei Shoigu to meet counterpart Avigdor Liberman, discuss security cooperation
By Judah Ari Gross
Iranian soldiers march during the annual military parade marking the anniversary of the outbreak of its devastating 1980-1988 war with Saddam Hussein's Iraq, on September 22,2017 in Tehran. (AFP/str)
September 24, 2017, 1:31 am
Iran deal ‘not much of an agreement’ after missile test, Trump says
Pointing to launch of medium-range rocket capable of hitting Israel, US president also accuses Tehran of working with North Korea
By TOI staff and Agencies
Iran announced on Saturday, September 23, 2017, that it has successfully tested a new missile, with a 1,250-mile range, which is capable of reaching Israel and US bases in the Gulf. (Screenshot/PressTV)
September 23, 2017, 7:41 pm
Israel says Iran missile test a provocation to US and threat to whole free world
Liberman says launch of Khoramshahr, with a 1,250-mile range and ability to carry multiple warheads, shows Tehran's global ambitions must be thwarted
By TOI staff and Agencies
Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman speaks at a cornerstone laying ceremony for a new IDF campus in Jerusalem on September 18, 2017. (Ariel Hermoni/Defense Ministry)
September 18, 2017, 9:52 pm
Liberman says IDF ‘more prepared than ever’ for war
While calling army's level of readiness 'unprecedented,' defense minister says there's still work to do amid growing regional threats
By Alexander Fulbright
Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman, during a visit to the Megilot Regional Council on September 17, 2017. (Ariel Hermoni/ Defense Ministry)
September 17, 2017, 11:37 pm
Defense minister hails the settlements, but cautions the settlers
In a New Year's toast, Avigdor Liberman chides residents who've argued that building numbers aren't high enough
By Jacob Magid
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, and US President Donald Trump, right, speak at Ben Gurion International Airport prior to the latter's departure from Israel on May 23, 2017. (Koby Gideon/GPO)
September 15, 2017, 12:59 pm
Defense officials disagree with PM over canceling Iran deal — report
Netanyahu wants Trump to revoke accord in October, but Israeli intelligence officials reportedly fear repercussions
By TOI staff
Illustrative: Ultra-Orthodox IDF soldiers at the Peles Military Base in the Jordan Valley. (Yaakov Naumi/Flash90)
September 13, 2017, 10:07 pm
Liberman says all must serve, as haredim protest ruling against draft dodging
Backing High Court, defense minister says all citizens should do army or national service; ultra-Orthodox parties say he must honor coalition agreements
By Stuart Winer and AFP
Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman, center, speaks with IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, right, as the head of the Northern Command, Maj. Gen. Yoel Strick, right, watches on, during a visit to a large IDF drill in northern Israel on September 12, 2017. (Ariel Hermoni/Defense Ministry)
September 12, 2017, 5:28 pm
Liberman warns Hezbollah next war will end with ‘decisive’ Israeli victory
Defense minister says army's largest exercise in 19 years is crucial for preparedness, sends a message to enemies
By Judah Ari Gross
Interior Minister Aryeh Deri leads a Shas party faction meeting at the Knesset on July 3, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
September 12, 2017, 2:10 pm
Interior minister blasts court decision on ultra-Orthodox draft
Deri says ruling 'proves yet again the grave disconnect between the High Court of Justice and the Jewish people'
By TOI staff
Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman lays a wreath at a monument commemorating the contributions of Bedouin soldiers to Israel's security in the Galilee on September 11, 2017. (Ariel Hermoni/Defense Ministry)
September 11, 2017, 10:24 pm
After alleged Israeli airstrike, Liberman warns Syria: ‘Don’t test us’
As Syrian official threatens that Israel will 'pay heavy price,' defense minister says things will end very badly for Damascus
By Judah Ari Gross
Transportation and Intelligence Minister Yisrael Katz arrives for the weekly cabinet meeting at PM Netanyahu's office in Jerusalem, July 23, 2017. (Ohad Zweigenberg)
September 11, 2017, 4:45 pm
Intelligence minister urges PM to lobby Trump for Iran deal do-over
At anti-terror confab, Yisrael Katz warns Tehran is establishing itself militarily in Syria, and still on track to become a nuclear power
By Judah Ari Gross
One of Israel's first two F-35 stealth fighter jets flies alongside an F-16 on its maiden flight as part of the Israeli Air Force on December 13, 2016. (IDF Spokesperson's Unit)
September 9, 2017, 1:57 pm
Lebanon to file UN Security Council complaint against Israel
Beirut alleges Israeli jets violated its airspace in Thursday raid on Syrian chemical weapons plant
By AP and TOI staff
Leah and Simcha Goldin with Ambassador Danon at the UN, September 8, 2017 (Courtesy Israel mission to the UN)
September 8, 2017, 11:42 pm
Parents of fallen soldier held by Hamas make appeal at UN
Simcha and Leah Goldin, accompanied by Israel's UN envoy Danny Danon, speak with ambassadors of several member states
By TOI staff
Military Intelligence chief Maj. Gen. Herzl Halevi speaks at a ceremony for the incoming head of Unit 8200 in the Gelilot base, north of Tel Aviv, on April 6, 2017. (IDF Spokesperson's Unit)
September 7, 2017, 11:49 pm
Military intel chief says IDF fighting enemies ‘near and far’
After alleged Israeli strike on Syrian military chemical weapons facility, senior Israeli defense officers warn Iran of future intervention
By Tamar Pileggi
Yisrael Beytenu leader and Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman leads a faction meeting at the Knesset on July 10, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
September 7, 2017, 6:31 pm
After alleged Syria strike, Liberman says Israel will prevent Iranian corridor
Defense minister says IDF not looking for adventures, but will do what it takes to keep Israel safe
By TOI staff
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