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Watchdog Group: Investigate Barak for Bad Behavior

A government watchdog group is calling to add Barak to the list of military higher-ups investigated in the Harpaz Affair.

Watchdog Group: Investigate Barak for Bad Behavior

Wiener, 'Hatchet Man' for Ashkenazi, Booted from IDF

IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz on Sunday suspended Lieutenant Erez Wiener from IDF service

Wiener, 'Hatchet Man' for Ashkenazi, Booted from IDF

Netanyahu: I Will Attack Iran Alone if Necessary

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu promises that by the time his next term is over, Iran will not have a nuclear weapons program.

Netanyahu: I Will Attack Iran Alone if Necessary

Report: IDF, Mossad Heads Opposed Orders in 2010

Channel 2 report says Netanyahu, Barak ordered preparation for Iran strike, met opposition of Dagan, Ashkenazi.

Report: IDF, Mossad Heads Opposed Orders in 2010

Ashkenazi: Military and Political Leaders Should Decide Together

Former Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi stresses the importance of the political and military leaders deciding together on striking Iran.

Ashkenazi: Military and Political Leaders Should Decide Together

Gabi Ashkenazi on Iranian Bomb: 'We're Still Not There'

Former Chief of Staff says Israel is not on the brink of war with Egypt, and is better off without Assad.

Gabi Ashkenazi on Iranian Bomb: 'We're Still Not There'

Turkey Marks Flotilla Date, as Another is Planned

A major rally will be held in Istanbul marking the 2nd anniversary of the sailing of the 2010 flotilla, as radicals plan yet another one

Turkey Marks Flotilla Date, as Another is Planned

Former Top IDF Brass Indicted in Turkey over Marmara

IDF, IAF and Navy chiefs to be tried in absentia over Mavi Marmara raid. Indictment claims passengers were "armed with spoons."

Former Top IDF Brass Indicted in Turkey over Marmara

Barak’s Bribe Charges Boomerang

Ehud Barak, fighting for political survival, now faces accusations from former Chief of Staff whom he accused of involvement with bribery.

Barak’s Bribe Charges Boomerang

Barak: Ashkenazi Gave and Took Bribes

Unprecedented accusations by Defense Minister Ehud Barak against former Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi.

Barak: Ashkenazi Gave and Took Bribes

Former IDF Chief: Israel Must Prepare for War

Ashkenazi: Israel must not cut its budget because shifting strategic realities demand it prepare for war.

Former IDF Chief: Israel Must Prepare for War

Ashkenazi Slams Dagan Over Iran Attack Remarks

Former Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi says ex-Mossad chief should have kept things “inside the room.”

Ashkenazi Slams Dagan Over Iran Attack Remarks

MK Calls for 'Mouth Cooling' Period

Former military and intelligence leaders should be required to take six months to “cool their mouths” before giving interviews, says MK Matalon.

MK Calls for 'Mouth Cooling' Period

Former IDF Chief: 'I Failed' to Find Gilad Shalit

Former IDF Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi told an academic audience Wednesday he had “failed” to find kidnapped soldier Gilad Shalit.

Former IDF Chief: 'I Failed' to Find Gilad Shalit

Photo Essay: Ashkenazi and Gantz Pray at Kotel

Outgoing and incoming IDF Chief of Staff went to pray at the Kotel following a ceremony in which Gantz officially took over from Ashkenazi.

Photo Essay: Ashkenazi and Gantz Pray at Kotel

Praise for Ashkenazi as He Steps Down, Gantz Assumes Command

Israeli leaders praise outgoing IDF Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi; IDF solidarity of purpose overcomes personal disagreements.

Praise for Ashkenazi as He Steps Down, Gantz Assumes Command

Ashkenazi Sums Up His Term as Chief of Staff

Outgoing IDF Chief of Staff Ashkenazi refrains from directly discussing the standoff between him and Defense Minister Barak over his successor.

Ashkenazi Sums Up His Term as Chief of Staff

Ashkenazi to NATO: Stop the Spread of Non-Conventional Weapons

IDF Chief of Staff addresses NATO Conference for the last time. Speaks of the need to fight the non-conventional weapons now on the battlefield.

Ashkenazi to NATO: Stop the Spread of Non-Conventional Weapons

World Terror on Agenda as Ashkenazi Attenda NATO Conference

The IDF’s Chief of Staff will address Israel’s security challenges and world terror at NATO Conference in Brussels.

World Terror on Agenda as Ashkenazi Attenda NATO Conference

IDF Chief: “We’re Risking Our Men to Bring Home Gilad Shalit”

Freeing terrorists is not the only way to return Gilad Shalit, IDF Chief Ashkenazi hints: “We sent him there, we’re obligated to bring him back.”

IDF Chief: “We’re Risking Our Men to Bring Home Gilad Shalit”

IDF Stronger by Learning from Mistakes, Says Chief of Staff

The IDF is stronger than ever because it learns from its mistakes, outgoing Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi said in a rare radio interview.

IDF Stronger by Learning from Mistakes, Says Chief of Staff

Ashkenazi: Nasrallah Could Seize Power in Lebanon.

IDF Chief of Staff to conduct series of meetings this week with his Canadian counterpart as well as with other officials in Canada and the U.S.

Ashkenazi: Nasrallah Could Seize Power in Lebanon.

IDF Chief of Staff to Visit Mullen

IDF Chief of Staff Ashkenazi left for a working visit to Canada and the US Saturday night in what may his last trip abroad before stepping down.

IDF Chief of Staff to Visit Mullen

IDF Chief of Staff Visits Bethlehem

PA reports Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi was in Bethlehem Sunday. IDF source confirms visit to Arutz Sheva, says he met with top PA commanders.

IDF Chief of Staff Visits Bethlehem

Barak Holding Up Ashkenazi's Appointments

Defense Minister delaying approval for Chief of Staff's decisions to promote current IDF colonels to rank of brigadier general.

Barak Holding Up Ashkenazi's Appointments

Report: Potential Suspect in Galant Document

Israeli police announce they have a potential suspect in Galant document, and clear IDF of any involvement in its leak.

Report: Potential Suspect in Galant Document

IDF Chief: We Didn't Know Enough About Turkish IHH

IDF Chief Gen. Ashkenazi praises and takes full responsibility for army’s actions aboard Turkish flotilla ship.

IDF Chief: We Didn't Know Enough About Turkish IHH

IDF Chief of Staff's Antique Gun Mysteriously Reappears

Handgun that was stolen from Lt.-Gen. Ashkenazi's bureau strangely finds its way back to IDF headquarters.

IDF Chief of Staff's Antique Gun Mysteriously Reappears

50 IDF Officers Awarded for Excellence

Fifty IDF officers receive awards for excellence in service.

50 IDF Officers Awarded for Excellence

Ashkenazi: I Never Asked for Fifth Year

Defense Minister Barak informed the Chief of Staff his term will end as planned in February 2011.

Ashkenazi: I Never Asked for Fifth Year

Israeli Arab Jailed for Spying on IDF Chief of Staff

An Israeli Arab, convicted of spying for Hizbullah on IDF Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi in a health club, was sentenced to 68 months in prison.

Israeli Arab Jailed for Spying on IDF Chief of Staff

Ashkenazi Comforts Family, Addresses Soldiers

Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi visits bereaved family of one of two soldiers killed in fight with Gaza terrorists on Friday.

Ashkenazi Comforts Family, Addresses Soldiers

Top IDF General Leaves for Week-Long Visit in US

Lt.-Gen. Ashkenazi to meet with American officials, be guest of honor at Friends of IDF conference - site of Arab and Jewish demonstrations.

Top IDF General Leaves for Week-Long Visit in US

Ashkenazi Makes Historic State Visit to India

IDF Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi is traveling to India for the first state visit ever to be conducted to that nation by an Israeli military head.

Ashkenazi Makes Historic State Visit to India

IDF: Hizbullah Rockets Can Strike Jerusalem

Hizbullah rockets and missiles can now reach Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, IDF says. Meanwhile, Israel's anti-missile drill closes successfully.

IDF: Hizbullah Rockets Can Strike Jerusalem

Chief of Staff of the Indian Army is in Israel

The IDF seeks to strengthen ties with India as CoS Ashkenazi invites CoS General Deepak Kapoor to Israel.

Chief of Staff of the Indian Army is in Israel

IDF Remembers Rabin Without Politics - Almost

Memorializing Rabin has become an annual platform for promoting appeasement. The IDF remembered him as an officer and omitted politics - almost.

IDF Remembers Rabin Without Politics - Almost

Intelligence Expert: Iran was Behind Plot to Kill IDF Chief

Former head of the Arab Bureau at the Shin Bet, Peri Golan, says Iran was behind a plot to kill IDF Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi.

Intelligence Expert: Iran was Behind Plot to Kill IDF Chief

Released for Publication: Israeli-Arab Plotted to Kill IDF Chief

An Israeli-Arab was indicted Monday for plotting to kill the IDF Chief of Staff, Gabi Ashkenazi. The plot was organized by Hizbullah.

Released for Publication: Israeli-Arab Plotted to Kill IDF Chief

IDF Guard Stole Ashkenazi's Antique Gun, Credit Card Info

The victim of a theft within the IDF was revealed to be Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi. Incident reveals major holes in security.

IDF Guard Stole Ashkenazi's Antique Gun, Credit Card Info