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Benjamin Netanyahu and Yossi Cohen look over documents in a photo posted on social media by Netanyahu on December 7, 2015, shortly after he named Cohen as the new Mossad chief. (PMO/Facebook)
December 7, 2015, 9:43 pm
Netanyahu names Yossi Cohen as next Mossad chief
The current national security adviser, a former deputy head of the spy agency, will succeed Tamir Pardo next month
By Raoul Wootliff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the weekly Likud faction meeting at the Knesset, December 7, 2015. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
December 7, 2015, 8:00 pm
Netanyahu said set to tap Yossi Cohen as next Mossad chief
PM expected to name his preferred candidate in Monday evening prime-time address
By Raoul Wootliff
Russian President Vladimir Putin on September 24, 2015. (AFP/ RIA NOVOSTI / ALEXEI NIKOLSKY)
November 29, 2015, 3:04 pm
Love is just a four-letter word
Erdogan, the army, the foreign ministry and a former air force chief all pucker up for some loving, only to have their advances rejected by Putin, the cabinet, Abu Dhabi and the Mossad respectively
By Joshua Davidovich
Former air force chief Ido Nehushtan (photo credit: Gideon Markowicz/Flash90)
November 29, 2015, 10:43 am
Netanyahu denies former Air Force chief was slated for top spy post
Mossad brass said ‘furious’ over reports PM was pushing for outsider Maj. Gen. Ido Nehushtan to lead espionage agency
By Raoul Wootliff
Former air force chief Ido Nehushtan (photo credit: Gideon Markowicz/Flash90)
October 26, 2013, 1:32 pm
Israel capable of setting back Iran’s nuclear program, ex-air force chief indicates
‘Don’t underestimate the capacity of the Israeli Air Force to fulfill its missions,’ says Ido Nehushtan, calling for carrot-and-stick approach on Iran
By Yifa Yaakov
Former air force chief Ido Nehushtan (photo credit: Gideon Markowicz/Flash90)
March 19, 2013, 10:35 pm
Former IAF commander urges credible Iran plan
Chief of staff Gantz says Israel must remain alert in face of growing dangers
By Aaron Kalman
Ido Nehushtan (photo credit: Gideon Markowicz/Flash 90)
May 17, 2012, 8:40 pm
We are ‘trained and ready’ for the mission ahead, says Israel’s outgoing air force chief
Are you talking about Iran, reporter asks Ido Nehushtan? ‘I’ve said enough,’ he responds with a wry smile
By TOI staff
Amir Eshel (left) with Benny Gantz (photo credit: Moshe Shai/Flash90)
May 14, 2012, 5:00 pm
New air force chief underlines role in countering threats
Amir Eshel says the air force is ‘sharp and lethal, near and far’
By Aaron Kalman
Amir Eshel, the new Israel Air Force commander, at the Western Wall last month (photo credit: Yoav Ari Dudkevitch/Flash90)
May 10, 2012, 8:47 pm
IAF gets new chief: Amir Eshel becomes commander
‘We face significant challenges, but are ready for any future task,’ says officer
By George Potter
Defence Minister Ehud Barak visits the Iron Dome anti-rocket defence system in Southern Israel on Saturday, March 10. The missile defense system intercepted more than two dozen rockets launched from Gaza at Israel's southern cities in the previous 24 hours. (photo credit: Ministry of Defence/Flash90)
March 10, 2012, 6:33 pm
Barak warns Gaza flare-up may last several more days
Clinton condemns rocket attacks; PM says Israel will hurt those who plot to harm its citizens
By Yifa Yaakov
Indian officials examine a car belonging to the Israeli embassy, after Monday's attack wounded one person. (photo credit: AP Photo/Mustafa Quraishi)
February 13, 2012, 4:41 pm
PM: Israel will take ‘systematic’ action against Iranian terror
Chief of staff summons generals for emergency meeting; India vows to find the perpetrators
By Aaron Kalman
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