Gal Hirsch

Report:

Israeli proposal for prisoner swap offers an end to the war

Israel has presented the US with a plan to release the hostages, end the war, and allow Hamas leaders to safely leave Gaza.

Restating the obvious: Hamas isn’t negotiating

“Unfortunately, many people repeat the narrative that in fact we are the ones preventing a deal,” said Gal Hirsch. “But this is a lie.” Op-ed.

Israeli coordinator for hostages and missing meets US counterpart

In Washington meeting, Israeli coordinator for hostages and missing Gal Hirsch meets US Deputy Special Envoy Dustin Stewart, discussing efforts on behalf of both countries' captive and missing.

Hostage coordinator:

'We'll have to pay a heavy price to return hostages'

Gal Hirsch tells the Conference of Presidents that Israel is writing a previously unwritten textbook on handling a hostage negotiation situation.

Hostage coordinator:

'Hamas’ demands are delusional'

Israel’s Coordinator for the Captives and the Missing, Gal Hirsch, to CNN: We want a deal, but Hamas’ demands are disconnected from reality.

Israeli, US, hostage affairs officials hold meeting

US Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens meets Gal Hirsch, Israeli hostages and missing coordinator, during visit to Israel.

Ahead of hostage release:

Government rep. asks not to publish names of released hostages

Brg. Gen. (Res.) Gal Hirsch requested that the media not publish the list of the first hostages to be released until they arrive in Israel.

President Herzog: 'Kidnapping children is barbaric'

President Isaac Herzog met with families of the kidnapped children in honor of International Children's Day.

Families of hostages present demands to government

The families of those being held hostage by Hamas the coordinator for returning hostages and missing, Gal Hirsch.

Captives coordinator to US:

'Thank you for standing alongside Israel'

Captives and Missing Coordinator Gal Hirsch meets special US envoy Steven Gillen, thanks him for US' steadfast support for Israel.

Hostage crisis:

US and Israel working together to locate the captives

Israeli Coordinator for the Captives and Missing: 'The American commitment to assist in every way possible is very important to us.'

Captives coordinator:

'We have lost the best of our sons and daughters'

Newly appointed Coordinator for the Captives and Missing Brig.-Gen. Gal Hirsch says: We are in the midst of a difficult war.

Can leadership be taught?

lLeadership is all about having vision and seeing things as they ought to be, managing people but not promising them harmony. Op-ed.

Ya'alon:

'Anyone who opposes Netanyahu has become a leftist traitor'

At political conference, former Defense Minister says Israel Resilience-Telem want to head the next government, give Israel a better future.

Former IDF general eyes Public Security Ministry

Gal Hirsch, who withdrew his candidacy for police commissioner in 2015, launches the new Magen party ahead of April election.

First proposals for New Right list

Bennett and Shaked reportedly make proposals to Brig. Gen. (Res.) Gal Hirsch and former Ambassador Ron Prosor to join list.

Police try to silence whistleblower

Attorney tells of demand to investigate senior officers in Gal Hirsch case: 'Police trying to silence story; truth will be revealed'.

Report: Former senior cop alleges Deri was framed

Former Police Brigadier General and whistleblower Guy Bir asks what prompted police probe against Aryeh Deri.

Detention extended for girl who slapped soldiers

Court orders Ahed Tamimi spend another five days in jail for slapping soldiers, releases cousin.

Army general:

'There are limits to our patience'

IDF general responds to footage of young Arab woman kicking, slapping soldiers: 'Be calm, cool, and collected - but also know when to act.'

'Gaza is a ticking time bomb'

Army official warns that Gaza is a serious threat to Israel, insists it must be demilitarized completely.

Brigadier General slams court for Azariya conviction

Gal Hirsch says operational incidents should stay confidential, military needs to handle them under wraps.

Religious Deputy Security Head to be Next Police Chief?

After Gal Hirsch forced to remove candidacy, Minister Erdan presents ISA deputy director as candidate for top officer.

Gal Hirsch: Israeli Life 'Directed by Unelected Interests'

Retired Brigadier General Gal Hirsch, who withdrew his candidacy for police commissioner, claims he was the victim of a 'smear campaign.'

Scandal-Hit Hirsch Drops Candidacy for Police Commissioner

Retired General Gal Hirsch no longer aiming to be next commissioner due to harsh, lengthy opposition.

Acting Police Commissioner's Term Extended by 45 Days

Minister of Internal Security, Attorney General agree that Gal Hirsch will be vetted during this time.

Erdan Re-Thinking Police Chief Appointment?

Amid corruption allegations and complaints from bereaved parents, Erdan meets with Maj. Gen. who skewered Hirsch in report on Lebanon war.

New Police Chief Slams Media 'Fairy Tales' of Alleged Corruption

New police commissioner denies reports of a 2-year-long FBI investigation against him for corruption.

Minister Weighs Bereaved Parents' Complaints on New Top Cop

Interior Security Minister Erdan meets parents who say new police commissioner led to their sons' deaths in Second Lebanon War.

Internal Security Ministry Blasts 'Interfering' Former Cops

Former commissioners protest Gal Hirsch appointment but never held emergency meetings over corruption scandals, source slams.

Former Police Chiefs Mobilize Against New Top Cop

Gal Hirsch 'unsuitable' choice while Gilad Erdan 'has no clue about police,' former police chiefs say in attempt to thwart appointment.

President: Give New Police Commissioner A Chance

Despite backlash over Gal Hirsch's war record, Rivlin urges Israeli public to give their support to a man whose 'success is our success.'

Jewish Home MK: Support Top Cop Appointment

MK Smotrich calls on religious Zionists to back Gal Hirsch's selection, citing the 'hysteria' among police brass.

Bereaved Parents Oppose Choice of Hirsch as Top Cop

Incoming commissioner Hirsch was slammed for IDF's poor showing in Second Lebanon War. Some parents blame him for their sons' deaths.

New Police Commissioner: 'Terrorists Should Be Shot!'

Brig. Gen. Gal Hirsch wrote on Facebook that Arabs who throw rocks are terrorists and should be treated as such.

Israel's New Chief of Police: Gen. Gal Hirsch

Internal Security Minister voices hope officer with distinguished IDF career has what it takes to shakeup police force wracked by scandals.