Moshe Yaalon

'Interim Deal? It Just Means We'll Keep Talking'

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon sounds pointedly pessimistic over the efficacy of any 'interim agreement' with the Palestinian Authority.

British Ex-Minister Faces Jail if She Visits Israel

Clare Short is Director of Palestinian organization declared an 'illicit organization' by Defense Minister on Tuesday.

Ya'alon: 'EU Boycott Better Than PA Rockets'

Def. Minister says boycott preferable to misguided compromises, warns PA will not be appeased.

UNIFIL Urges Israel, Lebanon to 'Exercise Maximum Restraint'

UN monitoring force on the Israel-Lebanese border responds to rocket attack, urges cease fire during investigation of incident.

Yaalon Warns Lebanon: Stop Rocket Fire From Your Borders

Defense Minister issues harsh warning to Lebanon to monitor terror activity on their borders.

Kerem Shalom Crossing with Gaza to Re-open

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon orders that the Kerem Shalom border crossing be re-opened as of Sunday morning.

Defense Minister: Hamas has Changed the Rules

Min. Yaalon says latest killing marks the first time a Gaza sniper fires at civilians who work near security fence.

Ya'alon: Iron Dome Will Protect South, But We'll Hit Terrorists

Overnight Wednesday, the IDF moved batteries of Iron Dome anti-rocket missiles to various areas of southern Israel

Ya'alon: Government Reconsidering Prisoner Release

Defense Minister, remarking on attacks, hints Wednesday that government might reconsider terrorist releases.

NGO: Government Burying Levy Report, Hounding Settlers

Regavim movement charges Levy report in favor of settlements was just a ploy to sweeten Judea Samaria destructions.

Yaalon: Lebanese Army Will Place Shooter on Trial

The Lebanese army has arrested and will try the soldier who shot and killed IDF soldier Shlomi Cohen, says Defense Minister.

Hagel Phones Yaalon, Reiterates Commitment on Iran

U.S. Defense Secretary calls Israeli Defense Minister to continue their "close consultations on shared regional security challenges."

Yaalon Helps Woman Whose Car Was Stuck in Jerusalem

A woman whose car was stuck on one of Jerusalem’s snow-covered streets was helped by none other than Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon.

Yaalon: It’s Not Fair, but We Can’t Make Hareidi Men Serve

Defense Minister tells high school students that they deserve equal treatment, but that forcing hareidi men to enlist won’t pay.

Egyptian Army Kills Terrorist Behind Eilat Rocket Attack

Egyptian soldiers eliminated Ibrahim Abu Atiyeh, leader of the group responsible for recent rocket attacks on Eilat in August.

Yaalon: There's No Peace Partner, Only Incitement

Peace will never come so long as the Arabs don't recognize Israel's right to exist, says Defense Minister.

Ya'alon: We Will Deal With Illegal Arab Construction

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon said Monday night that he would develop methods to deal with illegal Arab building in Judea and Samaria

Extended Hesder Yeshiva to Be Opened in Kiryat Ono

Yeshiva, part of a larger network of Jewish study halls, to extend Hesder track from 5 years to 6.

Frustration as Yaalon Unsure of Link Between Concessions, Terror

Former IDF Chief Rabbi Ronski: Why is Defense Minister calling to ‘look into’ ties between concessions and terror – did he just get here?

Yaalon at Defense Ministers' Conference in Canada

Moshe Ya'alon travels to Canada for conference of defense ministers, will meet various officials including US Defense Minister Hagel.

Yaalon: The PA is No Different from Hamas

"I have yet to hear one Palestinian leader recognize Israel's right to exist," says Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon.

Yaalon to World Powers: Don't Make a Historical Mistake

The West must not sign a bad deal with Iran that will allow it to continue its nuclear program, says Israeli Defense Minister.

Yaalon: Proposed Deal With Iran a 'Historical Mistake'

"An agreement now, in the current conditions, is a historical mistake," warns Israeli Defense Minister.

Ya'alon to Kerry: Don't Threaten Intifada

Defense Minister calls for long term thinking, no quick solution. Notes Palestinians want more than "67 borders."

Chief of Staff: Terror Tunnels a Real Threat

Chief of Staff says terror tunnels are a 'serious threat,' promises action.

Yaalon: Don't Sweep the Iranian Problem Under the Rug

Israel must never underestimate its enemies and must not sweep the Iranian nuclear issue under the rug, says Defense Minister.

Children Protest Over IDF Withdrawal From Gaza-Belt Communities

Children, residents, farmers near the Gaza border launch protest against IDF security withdrawal.

‘We Feel for Bereaved Families - But Strategy Comes First’

Defense Minister: govt. responsibility to ‘long-term strategy’ outweighs responsibility to families that lost loved ones to terror.

Defense Min.: West Needs to Wake Up

Minister Yaalon says bringing democracy to the Middle East is a bad, naïve idea.

Who is Minister of Defense Moshe Yaalon Defending?

Defense Min. Vows to Prevent Hezbollah from Obtaining Heavy Arms

Comments come after Israeli jets reportedly strike another Syrian weapons convoy headed to Lebanese terror group.

Defense Minister: No Sign of 'Third Intifada'

Minister Yaalon says attacks in Psagot and Jordan Valley began as criminal events.

Defense Minister: F-35 'a Cornerstone' for IAF

Minister Yaalon visits assembly line at Lockheed Martin factory in Texas, gets close look at F-35.

Yaalon to UN Chief: Easing Sanctions will Encourage Rouhani

Defense Minister tells UN chief that easing the sanctions on Iran at this point in time would hurt the efforts to stop its nuclear program.

Ya'alon: Rabbi Yosef Very Concerned With Security Mattters

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon said that Rabbi Ovadia Yosef deeply cared about the security of Israel, both internal and external

Defense Minister Off to US to Meet Hagel, View F-35

Minister Moshe Yaalon will meet key senators and take a look at the stealth fighter jet that the IAF is to obtain in a few years.

Defense Minister: 'Iranian Threat Exists Every Day'

Yaalon also speaks about threat from Syria and the IDF's war against nationalist crimes.

Defense Minister says Assad Must Go

Moshe Yaalon says the lack of a moderate alternative, has prevented Israel from openly pressing for regime change in Syria.

Yaalon: 'IDF Will Find Soldier's Killer'

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon has promised the Kobi family that the IDF will find and punish the sniper who killed their son.

Hundreds Attend Funeral of Murdered IDF Soldier

Hundreds of people attended the funeral of murdered IDF soldier Tomer Hazan Sunday, after his body was recovered Saturday.

Periphery Communities Reject New Defense Method

Defense Minister postponed implementing a new defense method at the request of the Kibbutz Movement Sec. General.

Yaalon: Credible Military Threat Brings Diplomatic Solutions

The deal over Syria's chemical weapons proves that a credible threat of force can bring diplomatic solutions, says Defense Minister.

Yaalon: 'Hareidi Enlistment Law Subject to My Interpretation.'

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon hints at compromise over bill, says he'll be bound by the spirit of the law but not to its details.

Israel Remembers 2,673 Fallen in Yom Kippur War

Memorial held for those who died in battle 40 years ago protecting Israel from joint Egyptian-Syrian invasion.

Netanyahu Extends Chief of Staff’s Term

Prime Minister accepts Defense Minister Yaalon’s recommendation to keep Gantz on for another year.

Ya'alon: Assad Had Better Not Get Us Involved in Syria

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon reiterates that Israel will do whatever it needs to do defend its citizens.

Ya'alon: There Are Consequences to Action, and Inaction

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon said that Israel needed to be ready for any scenario that develops in Syria - no matter what the US does

Yaalon Clarifies: Syria Intervention Not Israel’s Affair

Defense Minister: Chemical weapons attack was America’s ‘red line’, not ours; denies Israel encouraging Syria strike.

Yaalon: We’re Prepared

Defense Minister: Israel is not keen on getting involved in Syria situation, but is ready for any scenario.

Yaalon: Test Us, and Feel IDF’s Strength

Israel’s Defense Minister sends a sharp message to Syria.

Yaalon Confirms: Assad Used Chemical Weapons

Defense minister says Israel will respond to any violation of its sovereignty, will not intervene in Syria.

Yaalon: Lebanon Responsible for Rocket Attacks

Defense Minister warns that Israel sees Lebanon as responsible for attacks from its territory.

Hagel and Yaalon Discuss Egypt and Syria

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel speaks with his Israeli counterpart about Egypt, Iran and the ongoing violence in Syria.

Yaalon Confirms Syria Chemical Attack

Israeli Defense Minister joins growing chorus of international leaders confirming chemical attack by the Syrian regime against civilians.

100-Year-Old Becomes Israeli Major-General

100-year-old finally gets rank of “Major General” that he earned 60 years ago.

Yaalon to Ban: Hezbollah is Iran's Weapon Against Israel

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon meets UN Secretary General, warns that Hezbollah is operating near the northern border.

Ya'alon: Terrorist Release Decision Taken 'With a Heavy Heart'

Despite his "heavy hearted" decision, Minister of Defense skeptical as to whether current negotiations will lead to peace.

Ministers Ignored Shin Bet, Added Terrorists to List

Ministers ignored recommendations from Israeli intelligence agents in order to ‘strengthen Abu Mazen.’

Following Explosion, MK Warns Hizbullah

"If Hizbullah tries to do anything, it will be seriously hurt, and it knows it,” says MK Sheetrit.

Defense Minister Confirms: Soldiers Hurt by Bomb

Yaalon confirms that four IDF soldiers were hurt when they drove over a bomb.