Moshe Yaalon

EU 'Concerned' About Israeli Cold Shoulder in Yesha

European Union expresses concern over Israeli directive to suspend contact with Europe on matters related to Judea, Samaria and Gaza.

Yaalon: Don't Cooperate with EU

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon orders that any EU request relating to Judea, Samaria and Gaza be turned down because of its latest ban.

Yaalon Welcomes EU Blacklist of Hizbullah

"Hizbullah is a dangerous and reckless terrorist organization," points out Defense Minister in reaction to EU ban.

Netanyahu: Blacklist Just the First Step Against Hizbullah

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon praised the EU for placing Hizbullah's “military wing” on a blacklist

Defense Minister Paints Negotiations as Success

Yaalon says Israel succeeded in bringing about negotiations without any preconditions.

Defense Minister: New Threats are Elusive

Min. Yaalon says large scale confrontations between armies are becoming less relevant

Kerry Meets Abbas in Jordan; Not Vistiing Israel

US Secy of State met with PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas Tuesday in Amman, but is not expected to come to Israel this time around

Ya'alon Plays Down EU Boycott Decision

"It is not new that many countries in the world refer to Judea and Samaria as occupied territory,” says Defense Minister

Israel Allows Entry of Egyptian Infantry Units into Sinai

Defense Minister approves a request by the Egyptian military to bring in two infantry battalions into the Sinai.

Yaalon: We Don't Interfere in Other Countries, But...

Israel does not interfere in neighboring countries, but does act when its red lines are crossed, says Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon.

Agreement on Jewish, Non-Jewish Burial in IDF

MKs, ministers come to an agreement regarding the controversial subject of Judaism and burial in the IDF.

MKs Call on Govt to Allow Jewish Return to Beit HaMachpela

Lawmakers hail ruling upholding the purchase of Hevron’s Beit HaMachpela apartment building and call for the return of Jews to the site.

Gantz: The Flames Are Creeping Up on Nasrallah

Israel must be prepared for any scenario, say leaders who spoke at the graduation ceremony of the IAF's flight course.

Yaalon: Combat Units ‘Likely to Be Called Up Soon’

Defense Minister hints at major operation during a visit to the Golan.

Yaalon Doubtful Iran's New President Will Bring Change

"Ultimately, Khamenei makes all the decisions," Yaalon tells France's Foreign and Defense Ministers.

Iran Elects 'Moderate'; Israel Wants Tougher Sanctions

Defense Minister Yaalon unimpressed by Iran polls: “make this country understand that the military option remains on the table.”

Perry Criticizes Yaalon for Dismissing 'Arab Peace Initiative'

Science Minister Yaakov Perry says Yaalon's dismissal of the Arab peace initiative "distances us from the negotiating table."

Yaalon: Arab Peace Initiative is a 'Spin'

Israel is ready to negotiate with the PA but it wants to impose preconditions, says Defense Minister during a talk in Washington.

Israel Defense Minister Yaalon to Meet with Hagel at Pentagon

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon left on Wednesday for talks with US counterpart Chuck Hagel, his first visit to Washington since March.

Yaalon Asked Netanyahu: Get Danon Under Control

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon reportedly asked Prime Minister to talk to his deputy over his comments about a two-state solution.

Yaalon: I Blocked Rajoub before Meretz Invitation

Defense Minister explains why he turned down Meretz's request to host inciting PA official.

Yaalon: No to Criminal Sanctions Against Hareidi Draft Evaders

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon expresses his strong opposition to criminal actions against hareidi men who don't serve in the IDF.

Yaalon Gives Green Light to PA City in Jordan Valley

Defense Minister has given the green light to a plan to build a new Arab city which will take away 2,000 dunams of Israeli land.

Perry Committee: Treat Hareidi Men who Don’t Enlist as Criminals

Perry Committee votes for criminal sanctions for hareidi non-enlistment.

Yaalon: No to Forcing Hareidim, Arabs to Enlist

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon says “threats won't work,” hopes compromise wording will be found.

Netanyahu Asks Yaalon to Support New Draft Law

Prime Minister asks Defense Minister to support new draft law, despite his opposition to criminal sanctions against draft evaders.

Perry Committee Ends Meeting Without Agreement

Late night meeting of the Perry Committee ends because of an argument over criminal sanctions against hareidim who evade service.

Yaalon: No to Sanctions on Hareidim

Defense Minister says drafting hareidim should be carried out gradually.

Defense Minister: Iran Remains the Biggest Threat

"The possibility of Iran having a nuclear weapon is a nightmare for the entire world. We must prepare," says Yaalon.

Yaalon Freezes Plans for New PA City Near Jericho

A new PA city being planned would have taken away 500 acres of Israeli land.

Talks on Defense Cuts End, No Agreement Yet

Israel's security cabinet ends marathon talks on cuts in defense spending. Final decision expected Monday morning.

Bennett: No One Has the Right to Split Jerusalem

Ministers, MKs and rabbis gathered at the Mercaz HaRav yeshiva for the annual Jerusalem Day celebration. March to Kotel in early morning.

Yaalon: Iran's Involved in All the Conflicts

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon meets Canadian Chief of Staff, emphasizes need to stop Iran's nuclear program.

Hagel: Arms Deal a Sign of 'Ironclad' U.S. Support for Israel

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon hail a major arms deal as a sign of U.S. support for Israel.

Yaalon Met Hagel, Discussed Iran

Hagel tells Israeli counterpart Israel has the right to defend itself.

Yaalon Meets Hagel: The U.S. is Our Best Friend

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon meets with his visiting American counterpart, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel.

Citizens to Yaalon: Ask Hagel for Pollard

Defense Minister's Facebook page flooded with requests that he demand Pollard's freedom.

Hagel in Israel to Discuss Iran and Syria

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel arrives in Israel on Sunday, where he will kick off a trip to the Middle East.

Yaalon: Our Battle for Independence Isn’t Over

Israel still faces challenges from foes near and far, Defense Minister says.

Yaalon: Concessions Now Mean Disaster Later

Defense Minister says challenges facing Israel "will force us to respond with a firm hand."

IDF: Mideast being Redrawn along Sunni-Shiite Fault Line

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon receives briefing from Intelligence Directorate.

Red line drawing near?

Hagel to Visit Israel April 21

IDF Radio says Chuck Hagel's visit is "very surprising, certainly in its urgency." Iran, Syria to top agenda.

Will Yaalon Pull the Trigger on Rock Terrorism?

Expert says new defense minister's test is whether he will nip new unrest in the bud.

Rockets on Sderot, Ya'alon Warns of Tough Response

Defense Minister Ya'alon says Israel will take tough measures to stop rocket fire as Gaza terrorists attack again.

Netanyahu, Lapid Agree on Budget Cuts

Finance Minister Yair Lapid and Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu have agreed on a series of cuts, including in the defense budget.

Israel Warns IDF Will Destroy Any Source of Syrian Fire

Israel warned Sunday that the days of restraint in the face of cross-border fire from Syria are finished.

Yaalon in Defense Minister's Office: 'I Feel a Sacred Awe'

Moshe Yaalon to head his first IDF General Staff meeting as Defense Minister Tuesday.

MK Moshe ‘Bogie’ Ya’alon to be Defense Minister

Likud MK Moshe ‘Bogie’ Ya’alon, 62, is appointed to be the country’s new defense minister as PM Binyamin Netanyahu assigns portfolios.

Yaalon: Israel Closely Monitoring Syrian Battlefronts

Deputy PM Yaalon says Israel closely monitoring Syrian battlefronts after reports that rebels seized Scud missiles from regime forces.

Minister: Steps against Zygier Saved Lives

Yaalon blasts left wing MKs who exposed the affair, says they could have employed other channels.

Yaalon: Hizbullah Armed, Waiting

Israel must not be lulled into false security by quiet in the north, Yaalon warns.

Yaalon Expects Bayit Yehudi to be in Coalition

Despite rocky relations between Bennett and the Netanyahus, Yaalon expects Bennett to be in the government.

Yaalon: Syrian Weapons Falling into Opposition Hands

Strategic Affairs Minister says "it is clear that Assad is losing control from day to day."

Report or Rumor? Netanyahu May Keep Barak as Defense Minister

Channel 10 TV says PM Netanyahu may ask Ehud Barak to stay on as Defense Minister in order to keep Moshe Ya'alon away from the role.

Yaalon: Abbas's Goals Identical to Hamas's

Strategic Affairs Minister says a PLO state must not come into existence.

Ya'alon Slams Bennett and Lapid: Don't Criticize Us

Those who have never held public positions should not criticize those who have, says Minister Ya'alon.

Yaalon: U.S. Preparing to Intervene in Syria

In an interview, government minister Moshe Yaalon said that the U.S. was preparing to intervene in Syria.

Yaalon 'Not Aware' of British, French Plans to Recall Envoys

Vice Prime Minister says cabinet has, in essence, adopted the Levy Report.

Likud Primaries Vote to be Extended

Likud's Election Committee decided to extend the vote until midnight, and possibly past Sunday, because of computer failures.

Podcast: Moshe Ya'alon Explains Iranian Nuclear Red Line

"They already have a delivery system and 400 missiles ready for nuclear warheads," said Ya'alon in an exclusive audio interview.