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Moshe Ya'alon

People attend a protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government at Habima Square in Tel Aviv, on January 17, 2026. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
January 18, 2026, 6:21 am
‘Don’t let it happen’: As Board of Peace formed, last hostage’s parents say they’re forsaken
Itzik and Talik Gvili say Trump administration ‘rushing to rebuild Gaza without forcing Hamas to uphold its part of the deal’; anti-government rallies held around country
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, seen at a welcoming ceremony for a new submarine, Rahav, at the Israeli naval base in Haifa, on January 12, 2016. (Kobi Gideon/ GPO)
September 7, 2025, 7:18 pm
‘Submarine Affair’ panel: Netanyahu duped security establishment into dubious deals
Commission probing murky 2009-2016 naval purchases says PM used National Security Council as ‘executive arm’ to bypass military and government, harming state security
By ToI Staff
Screen capture from video of former Mossad director Tamir Pardo speaking in a video calling to end the Gaza war, released August 3, 2025. (YouTube: Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
August 4, 2025, 1:27 pm
‘On the precipice of defeat’: 19 former defense chiefs demand end to Gaza war
Over a dozen ex-officials who held key posts say fighting in Strip no longer serves any attainable military goal but only political interests; letter to Trump urges him to intervene
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen with then-defense minister Moshe Ya'alon during a joint press conference at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, October 8, 2015. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
March 12, 2025, 12:47 am
PM to sue ex-defense minister Ya’alon for suggesting he received millions from Qatar
Netanyahu accuses former colleague of ‘despicable lie’ for citing ‘unproven intelligence information’ claiming Doha wired tens of millions of dollars to the premier
By ToI Staff
Former defense minister Moshe Ya'alon speaks to Channel 12 about his recent comments accusing the government of dragging Israel down the path of 'ethnic cleansing,' in the Gaza Strip, December 1, 2024. (Screenshot/Channel 12)
December 2, 2024, 2:17 am
After ‘ethnic cleansing’ charge, Ya’alon says IDF ‘not most moral army’; IDF rejects claims
Ex-defense minister under Netanyahu says far-right politicians ‘corrupting army,’ triples down on accusation of war crimes in Gaza after being panned for ‘helping Israel’s enemies’
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Former defense minister Yoav Gallant (left) attends a plenum session at the Knesset, Jerusalem, November 13, 2024. (Chaim Goldbergl/Flash90); Moshe Ya'alon attends a protest near the Knesset, October 28, 2024. (Arie Leib Abrams/Flash90)
December 1, 2024, 2:57 pm
Gallant pans ex-defense chief Ya’alon, who doubles down on Gaza ‘ethnic cleansing’ charge
Recently fired defense minister accuses predecessor of helping Israel’s enemies; latter doubles down, says war crimes being committed, warns IDF soldiers could be vulnerable to ICC
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Moshe Ya'alon attends a protest for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip and for early elections, near the Knesset in Jerusalem, October 28, 2024. (Arie Leib Abrams/Flash90)
November 30, 2024, 5:08 pm
Netanyahu’s ex-defense chief Ya’alon warns Israel on path of ‘ethnic cleansing’ in Gaza
Former army head says IDF already cleansing parts of Gaza of ​​Arabs; decries moves to annex, occupy Palestinian territories, says PM and government leading Israel to ‘destruction’
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Israelis protest calling for the release of those held hostage by the Hamas terror group in Gaza, outside the Defense Ministry Headquarters in Tel Aviv, October 5, 2024. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
October 6, 2024, 2:34 am
Scaled-down rallies for hostage deal held nationwide, a year into loved ones’ captivity
Weekly rally in Tel Aviv, which has previously drawn hundreds of thousands, is capped at 2,000 by Home Front Command, amid ground op in Lebanon and brewing response to Iran attack
By ToI Staff
Moshe Ya'alon attends a press conference in Tel Aviv, March 7, 2023 (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
September 18, 2024, 3:25 pm
Ex-defense minister Ya’alon was target of Hezbollah bomb attack in Tel Aviv last year
Claymore-style mine that exploded in Yarkon Park was intended to hit former IDF chief of staff; eight suspects charged; Lebanese terror group planned similar attack in coming days
By Emanuel Fabian
Protesters calling for a deal to release hostages held in Gaza rally outside the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv, August 3, 2024. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
August 4, 2024, 4:02 am
At limited weekly rallies amid fears of attack, protesters accuse PM of foiling deal
Hostages’ relatives call negotiating team’s weekend trip to Cairo a sham, pan alleged Israeli hit on Haniyeh for undermining deal with Hamas; some block Tel Aviv highway, 5 arrested
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, seen at a welcoming ceremony for a new submarine, Rahav, at the Israeli naval base in Haifa, on January 12, 2016. (Kobi Gideon/ GPO)
June 24, 2024, 6:38 pm
‘Submarine affair’ inquiry finds Netanyahu’s decisions compromised national security
Commission warns premier and 4 former defense officials that findings of probe may harm their interests; gives notice so they can submit additional testimony, view evidence
By Sam Sokol and Elana Kirsh
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
Former defense minister Moshe Ya'alon speaks at a protest against the expected incoming government in Tel Aviv on December 17, 2022 (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)
August 14, 2023, 5:51 pm
In New York Times ad, prominent Netanyahu critics spurn unity government prospect
The text co-signed by ex-military chief Dan Halutz and former Mossad head Tamir Pardo is a response to a plan promoted in same newspaper by Ronald Lauder
By Canaan Lidor
Composite photo: Former defense minister Moshe Ya'alon (right) speaks during a protest against the government's planned judicial overhaul in Tel Aviv, on May 27, 2023. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90); National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir attends the weekly cabinet meeting, held at the Western Wall tunnels in Jerusalem's Old City on May 21, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 28, 2023, 8:49 pm
Ben Gvir sues Ya’alon for claiming he supports chants of ‘Death to Arabs’
Defamation suit filed over ex-defense minister’s remarks on podcast last year; far-right national security minister says he no longer generalizes against Arabs
By ToI Staff
Israelis protest against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judicial system, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday, April 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
April 9, 2023, 12:15 am
‘Democracy will win’: Amid terror threat, hundreds of thousands protest overhaul
Rallies begin with minute of silence for Friday’s terror victims; former defense minister Ya’alon calls on opposition not to compromise with Netanyahu on judicial legislation
By ToI Staff
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