Yair Golan

Yaalon: Attacks on Yair Golan are part of anti-IDF campaign

Defense Minister stands behind Dep. CoS Yair Golan following controversial Holocaust comments.

Shaked raps IDF dept. head: You're confused, cheapened Holocaust

Justice Minister criticizes Deputy CoS, as leftwing MKs rally to his defense.

IDF deputy chief backtracks: I never compared Israel to Germany

After his comments ignite firestorm, IDF Deputy CoS denies he meant to compare Israel to Nazi Germany.

Deputy CoS hints: Israel showing signs of pre-Holocaust Europe

Politicians outraged after IDF Deputy Chief of Staff Yair Golan says he sees evidence in Israel of processes that occurred in 1930s Europe.

IDF General suspended for two weeks over alleged sex crimes

Deputy IDF Chief of Staff suspends senior officer accused of sexual harassment.

IDF Appoints Special Team to Plan Strike on Iran

Chief of Staff appoints his deputy to lead crew examining military options day after Iran nuclear deal, as IAF drills for possible strikes.

General Yair Golan Appointed as Deputy IDF Chief of Staff

Golan hailed as 'experienced' and 'appropriate' to serve under Eizenkot in ceremony signifying change of staff.

Ya'alon Officially Presents Eizenkot as Next IDF Chief of Staff

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon praises Maj. General Eizenkot's 'honesty, integrity, and good values,' says he is 'right person to lead.'

Peril from the north?

IDF Northern Commander: 'Hezbollah Likely Has Terror Tunnels'

After playing down threat, IDF acknowledges likelihood of attack tunnels from Lebanon, warning 'can't use Iron Dome there.'

IDF: We've Found no Hezbollah Terror Tunnels Yet

Senior commanders try to reassure leaders of northern communities about threats; are told to cancel security budget cuts.

Northern Command Warns: Situation with Hezbollah 'Explosive'

IDF official says Israel would not limit itself to airstrikes, use 'all of its capabilities' in the event of a 'Third Lebanon War'.

Two Syrian Rockets Hit Israeli Side of the Golan

Two rockets fired from Syrian territory exploded on the Golan Heights on Monday, without causing casualties or damage