Moshe Yaalon

IDF beard storm: Recognize this face?

Religious soldiers are outraged by new anti-beard order - and it turns out even the defense minister had one.

Ya'alon warns: Iran operating 'sleeper cells' in Europe

In Cyprus, Defense Minister warns that Iran is building an international terror network and plans attacks on the United States and Europe.

Iran: $7,000 to every terror family

Foreign Ministry publishes condemnation after Iran promises to pay families of Palestinian terrorists.

'Ya'alon, stop stuttering'

Deputy Samaria Regional Council chief calls on Defense Minister, IDF Chief of Staff to strike Arab enemy.

Ya'alon asked to close roads to Arabs after attack

In wake of Gush Etzion attack Minister Ariel says he is in favor of relief for Arabs, but their access to roads poses a security threat.

Ya'alon: There's no place to compare our grief to theirs

Defense Minister echoes police chief in saying there's no comparison between bereaved parents of slain soldiers and families of terrorists.

Ya'alon doubts new Syrian ceasefire will hold

Defense Minister skeptical as deal doesn't involve ISIS or Nusra and Russia will strike both, says Israeli strikes in Syria are accepted.

'Hamas is building tunnels, we're prepping for next war'

Ya'alon takes tour of USS Carney taking part in joint drill, says IDF not fooled or 'stagnant' faced with Gaza's 'unprecedented quiet.'

Yaalon: We cannot lose our humanity to anger

Defense Minister Yaalon defends rejection by IDF Chief of Staff of Talmudic 'slogan'; 'Woe to us if we do not protect our own humanity.'

Ya'alon: Arabs are developing nuclear weapons

Iran deal igniting a Mideast nuclear arms race, warns Ya'alon, saying Arab countries are now pursuing atomic weapons.

Watch: Ya'alon recalls warning Rabin against Oslo

Ya'alon says Turkey can't house Hamas HQ and be friends with Israel, warns of 'organized Islamic invasion of Europe.'

Ya'alon taken to task by Saudi prince at Munich Conference

Israeli Defense Minister and former Saudi intelligence chief argue over Israel's alleged contacts with Gulf states.

Syria peace deal is 'Ukraine 2.0'

McCain slams ceasefire agreement for letting Russia keep bombing at will, Ya'alon skeptical: 'we can't make an egg from an omelette.'

Ya'alon and Jordan's King Abdullah meet in Munich

Defense Minister meets Jordanian King, discusses regional developments and the peace process with the Palestinians.

Ya'alon hints rapprochement with pro-Hamas Turkey won't happen

As new talks start, Ya'alon says Ankara is ignoring conditions, continues to host senior Hamas officials and openly back the terrorists.

Yaalon: Deal with Turkey only if Hamas returns soldiers' bodies

Defense Minister insists Hamas return bodies of soldiers killed in Protective Edge as part of reconciliation deal with Turkey.

Defense Minister condemns haredi extremists' attack on soldiers

Defense Minister slams haredi extremist attack in Ashdod as 'intolerable,' warns it threatens haredi integration into army and workforce.

Netanyahu, Ya'alon reject Bennett plan to act against tunnels

Education Minister reportedly demanded that Israel take action against Hamas's terror tunnels, but Netanyahu and Ya'alon refused.

Student IDF reservists to receive new benefits

MKs Ya'alon and Bennett approve benefits for students in reserve duty, including an increase for scholarships.

Why did Ya'alon pull out of Arutz Sheva conference?

Sources close to defense minister say move connected to impending demolitions in Judea-Samaria, disputed Hevron house.

Most Israelis unfazed by international criticism

Monthly Peace Index survey finds most Israelis back Naftali Bennett's criticism of Defense Minister Ya'alon's performance.

Results of 'Likudiada' mock primaries

As part of Likud event in Eilat, mock primaries find Gila Gamliel most popular party member.

Hazan to Ya'alon: Are we in the same reality?

At Likud event MK takes aim at Defense Minister for not addressing 'knife intifada'; Ya'alon claims he 'wants' to return Hevron Jews.

The Knesset is 'abandoning Israeli lives'

MK Shuli Mualem expects a significant operation by security forces to wipe out Arab terrorists.

Ya'alon: We will not compromise in the fight against terror

Defense Minister says Israel will demolish the homes of Beit Horon terrorists and will continue to fight the current terror wave.

Netanyahu to head ministerial committee on 'settlements'

Judea-Samaria to remain under Defense Minister's authority despite protests from Jewish Home.

Lapid accuses Hevron eviction critics of 'divisiveness'

Yesh Atid chair defends Moshe Ya'alon against right-wing MKs threatening to bring down gov't over eviction of 200 Jews.

Motion to dissolve Knesset to be proposed on Wednesday

Zionist Union looking to take advantage of the current coalition crisis over Hevron expulsion, tables no-confidence motion for Wednesday.

Government to set up a COGAT for Israelis

Ministers Ya'alon, Shaked and Ariel to head up new government coordination group for Jewish activities in Judea and Samaria.

Smotrich slams Ya'alon's 'shameful' rhetoric against 'settlers'

Outrage over Hevron eviction heats up after Defense Ministers calls 200 Jewish residents 'intruders.'

Ya'alon's adviser: Jewish Home's presence is 'harmful'

Defense Minister's senior political adviser takes to Twitter to blast Jewish Home amid a rift over Hevron eviction.

Coalition crisis

Hazan threatens to take on the government

MK vows on TV to vote against coalition over Hevron eviction, journalist debunks Ya'alon's claims: 'Ya'alon is the law in Judea-Samaria.'

Netanyahu backs Ya'alon on Hevron eviction

Prime Minister's Office says Jewish residents will be allowed to return to Hevron once all the legal documents are settled.

Hevron strikes back against 'anti-Jewish racist policy'

Following eviction, Hevron residents condemn government discrimination against Jews in robbing them of the 'basic right' to buy homes.

Heavy fallout over Ya'alon's eviction of Hevron Jews

Ya'alon defends action against 'squatters' - Jews who bought 2 homes, coalition members in uproar, Bennett told to act.

Ya'alon: The conflict might never be resolved

Defense Minister pessimistic about Israel-Palestinian conflict, says it has no solution so long as the PA incites against Israel.

New Hevron residents may be evicted

Sources in Defense Ministry say new Jewish residents of Hevron did not present proper proof of their purchase and may be evicted.

Jewish administrative detainee declares hunger strike

Meir Ettinger declares hunger strike in protest of harsh conditions in administrative detention.

Ya'alon: If I had a choice - I'd choose ISIS over Iran

Defense Minister says Iran remains Israel's main enemy, notes that the Islamic State doesn't have the same capabilities Iran does.

Bennett: Ya'alon is a 'failed defense minister'

In move analysts see as attempt to assert himself as right-wing alternative, Bennett accuses PM of flowing along with Ya'alon's failings.

Ya'alon: Dafna was a 'woman of valor'

Defense Minister praises terror victim Dafna Meir for her praiseworthy acts as a wife and mother.

Ya’alon: ‘We are facing a cruel and ruthless enemy’

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon responds to murder of Dafna Meir, and the ongoing pursuit to catch her killer.

Which minister are Israelis most satisfied with?

Special Channel 2 poll discovers what Israelis think about the job the current government ministers are doing.

Gush Etzion welcomes Beit Braha expansion

Defense Minister Ya'alon gives official permit bringing the buildings under the auspices of Gush Etzion.

Once again, Israel returns the bodies of terrorists to PA

Eight bodies of Arab terrorists who carried out recent attacks returned to PA, in further breach of security cabinet decisions.

Ariel: Duma arsonists 'anarchists, whose Torah is not our Torah'

Jewish Home minister responds to attack from Moshe Ya'alon: 'I don't think like' those who supported the Duma arson and murder.

Ya'alon, Shaked exchange words over Duma

Defense Minister hints Jewish Home members should do some soul-searching after attacking the ISA over Duma. Shaked responds.

Ya'alon backs Shin Bet against 'Jewish terror'

Defense Minister echoes other ministers in giving 'full confidence' to ISA, despite the alleged brutal torture of Duma suspects.

Ya'alon visits recovering terror victims at Tel Hashomer

Defense Minister meets wounded soldiers Yarin Ashkenazi and Orel Ozeri two months after visiting them while they were unconscious.

Netanyahu undergoes minor surgery

Prime minister undergoes a colonoscopy in which several polyps were located and removed; Ya'alon was filling in for him.

Better to live in a 'big fortress' than in a coffin

Analysis: Ya'alon, who said that if he listened to the US, rockets would rain on Tel Aviv, is right. But why does Netanyahu want a PA state?

Ya'alon: If we'd listened to US, we'd get rockets on Tel Aviv

Defense Minister rebuffs Kerry, rejects Turkish President Erdogan's conditions for improving relations with Israel.

Ya'alon admits: Not enough evidence to try Duma suspects

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon 'ashamed' of Duma attack for being 'Jewish terrorism.'

Ya'alon bans 'Breaking the Silence' from engaging with IDF

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon orders that members of leftist organization not be allowed to enter IDF camps.

Group: PTSD a big problem in the IDF

PTSD is a problem in the IDF, not just the US Army - and a group of veterans wants some help in dealing with it.

Ya'alon in the south: Terrorists better not test us

Defense Minister lights Hanukkah candles in Eshkol, promises to upgrade the region's defensive capabilities.

IDF to phase out APCs after deadly war incident

Deaths of 7 IDF soldiers during Protective Edge have spurred movement to replace APCs with wheel-based vehicles - possibly with US aid.

US shocked by Ya'alon's criticism of its response to ISIS

Defense Minister says US not doing enough to 'lead fight' against ISIS; surprised US officials won't start debate with Israel on subject.

Ya'alon: Israel sends its condolences to San Bernadino victims

Defense Minister met Wednesday with senior members of Congress to discuss the current security situation in the Middle East.

To beat terror Israelis must be tough - and politically correct?

Defense minister says while striking terrorists, Israelis must not be guided by 'stomach juices,' and respect all sexual tendencies.