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'Many of us owe Meir Dagan their lives'

'Today's relative security and quiet is the result of creative activity outside-the-box, as in the operation revealed today.'

'Many of us owe Meir Dagan their lives'

'Dagan: brave on battlefield, courageous at negotiating table'

Former IDF Chief of Staff lauds former Mossad Chief Meir Dagan

'Dagan: brave on battlefield, courageous at negotiating table'

'Lack of action benefits Hamas'

'We face two possible existential threats if political deadlock and rifts in Israeli state not resolved'

'Lack of action benefits Hamas'

Liberman: Terrorist missile threat is intolerable

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman: 'The threat of missiles in the hands of terrorists is an intolerable threat'

Liberman: Terrorist missile threat is intolerable

'For six years of Syrian civil war, border stayed quiet'

Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot addressed conference in memory of former Mossad head Meir Dagan, discusses threats to Israel's security.

'For six years of Syrian civil war,  border stayed quiet'

Government isn't building homes

Samaria Council Head criticizes government, says no current building projects thanks to current coalition.

Government isn't building homes

The IDF generals' twenty-year long attempt to defeat Netanyahu

The IDF generals' twenty-year long attempt to defeat Netanyahu

Israeli spymaster criticizes Netanyahu from the grave

In posthumous interview, ex-Mossad chief Meir Dagan slams Netanyahu and Ehud Barak for putting 'personal interests first.'

Israeli spymaster criticizes Netanyahu from the grave

'Meir Dagan saved the Golan Heights'

Nationalist activist reveals ex-Mossad head helped convince haredi rabbis to oppose giving up the Golan, 'and in effect saved the state.'

'Meir Dagan saved the Golan Heights'

Former Mossad chief Meir Dagan passes away

After lifetime of service, former Mossad head loses battle with cancer.

Former Mossad chief Meir Dagan passes away

Former Mossad Chief: Israel Should Stop Criticizing America

Meir Dagan continues to attack Israeli government’s policies, calls on it to stop criticizing the United States over deal with Iran.

Former Mossad Chief: Israel Should Stop Criticizing America

Ex-Mossad Head Dagan: Netanyahu's Order to Strike Iran 'Illegal'

In JPost conference debate, ex-Mossad chief and ex-IDF head Ashkenazi deny refusing order to strike, say it was never really issued.

Ex-Mossad Head Dagan: Netanyahu's Order to Strike Iran 'Illegal'

'Meir Dagan is Playing Politics with National Security'

Former CIA analyst involved with intel on Iran's nuclear program reveals Mossad chief agreed with Netanyahu - until he was let go.

'Meir Dagan is Playing Politics with National Security'

Diskin: Likud Turned Dagan into an Ungrateful Leftist

Former Shin Bet chief blasts PM Netanyahu and the Likud for their reactions to Meir Dagan's comments at leftist rally.

Diskin: Likud Turned Dagan into an Ungrateful Leftist

Akunis: Dagan Has Personal Vendetta Against Netanyahu

Deputy Minister notes Dagan may not have penned his own speech, slams him for 'ingratitude' after Netanyahu helped save his life in 2012.

Akunis: Dagan Has Personal Vendetta Against Netanyahu

Levin Blasts 'Irresponsible' Meir Dagan for Rally Tirade

Likud MK Yariv Levin blasts former Mossad chief's tirade against Netanyahu for 'harming national security' after massive leftist rally.

Levin Blasts 'Irresponsible' Meir Dagan for Rally Tirade

30,000 Flood Leftist Pre-Elections Rally

Meretz, Labor reps attend; former Mossad Chief Meir Dagan: under Netanyahu, Israel was 'stuck.'

30,000 Flood Leftist Pre-Elections Rally

Dagan: Netanyahu and Bennett Leading to An Apartheid State

Former Mossad chief issues yet another verbal attack against the Prime Minister and his policies.

Dagan: Netanyahu and Bennett Leading to An Apartheid State

Is Netanyahu Also Responsible for Global Warming?

Is Netanyahu Also Responsible for Global Warming?

Dagan: Netanyahu Endangering Israel's Security

Former Mossad chief launches yet another verbal attack against PM Netanyahu, says his policies are dangerous.

Dagan: Netanyahu Endangering Israel's Security

Kahlon's Unnamed Party Generates Much Speculation

Media speculates that former Mossad chief and former MK Shama-Hacohen will run with Moshe Kahlon.

Kahlon's Unnamed Party Generates Much Speculation

Dagan: Demand for Recognition is 'Nonsense'

Former Mossad chief dismisses Prime Minister Netanyahu’s demand that the PA recognize Israel as a Jewish state.

Dagan: Demand for Recognition is 'Nonsense'

Dagan Wrong on Jordan Valley, Says Military Historian

In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Israeli military historian Aryeh Yitzchaki said that Israel needed the Jordan Valley to ensure security

Dagan Wrong on Jordan Valley, Says Military Historian

Former Mossad Head: Jordan Valley not Critical

Ex-Mossad head says Israel could survive without the Jordan Valley. MK: his left-wing views were proven wrong in the past.

Former Mossad Head: Jordan Valley not Critical

Will Peres Return to the Knesset in 2014?

Reports surface that Israel's president has no plans to retire and will form a new party when his presidency ends in 2014.

Will Peres Return to the Knesset in 2014?

Ex-Mossad Head: Peace Talks were Bungled

Meir Dagan pins little hope on negotiations with Palestinian Authority, says now is not the time for Iran strike.

Ex-Mossad Head: Peace Talks were Bungled

Dagan to Netanyahu: You Want to Shoot? Shoot!

It's not wise to threaten Syrian President Bashar Assad at the present time, says former Mossad chief in response to PM's remarks.

Dagan to Netanyahu: You Want to Shoot? Shoot!

Dagan: Political Shifts Open Door for 'Rare Opportunity'

Former Mossad chief Meir Dagan reflects on rapid shifts taking place in the political map of the Middle East.

Dagan: Political Shifts Open Door for 'Rare Opportunity'

Former Mossad Chief: No Immediate Threat to Israel

“Looking over a short period of time, I don’t see an immediate conventional threat to Israel,” says former Mossad Chief Dagan.

Former Mossad Chief: No Immediate Threat to Israel

Netanyahu: I Will Attack Iran Alone if Necessary

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu promises that by the time his next term is over, Iran will not have a nuclear weapons program.

Netanyahu: I Will Attack Iran Alone if Necessary

Report: IDF, Mossad Heads Opposed Orders in 2010

Channel 2 report says Netanyahu, Barak ordered preparation for Iran strike, met opposition of Dagan, Ashkenazi.

Report: IDF, Mossad Heads Opposed Orders in 2010

Dagan in Israel after Belarus Liver Transplant

Former Mossad head is conscious and his condition is said to be stable.

Dagan in Israel after Belarus Liver Transplant

Security Increased Around Dagan's Belarus Hospital Bed

Security has been raised significantly around the hospital room in which former Mossad head Meir Dagan is recuperating

Security Increased Around Dagan's Belarus Hospital Bed

Former Mossad Head Dagan Gets New Liver in Belarus

Former Mossad head Meir Dagan has undergone a complicated operation – a liver transplant, in, of all places, Belarus

Former Mossad Head Dagan Gets New Liver in Belarus

Dagan: Time to Get Rid of Assad

Former Mossad chief says situation in Egypt is not as bad as some people say it is.

Dagan: Time to Get Rid of Assad

Former Security Adviser: Don't Talk About Iran in Public

Former National Security Adviser warns against public discourse on Iran, criticizes officials who spoke out against attacking Iran.

Former Security Adviser: Don't Talk About Iran in Public

Dagan and Colleagues Call for Tough Economic Sanctions on Iran

Former Mossad Chief Dagan co-authors article with former intelligence chiefs and other officials, calls for tough sanctions on Iran.

Dagan and Colleagues Call for Tough Economic Sanctions on Iran

Erdan: Elections Good for Right

Environment Minister says a stronger Likud that is less dependent on partners will be more nationalistic.

Erdan: Elections Good for Right

Harsh Words Between Minister and former Mossad Chief in NY

Verbal confrontation breaks out between Environment Minister Erdan and former Mossad chief Meir Dagan over Diskin's remarks.

Harsh Words Between Minister and former Mossad Chief in NY

Erdan: Diskin, Dagan Harm the Efforts Regarding Iran

Environment Minister Gilad Erdan responds to Diskin: Inconceivable that former security heads will damage our efforts regarding Iran.

Erdan: Diskin, Dagan Harm the Efforts Regarding Iran

Former Mossad Head Dagan supports Diskin

Former Mossad head Meir Dagan expresses his support for Diskin following complaints of incitement, leaking classified information.

Former Mossad Head Dagan supports Diskin

Gold Rush in Israel – near Eilat

Gold Rush: Israel recently has discovered a treasure of oil and gas. Now, ex-Mossad chief Meir Dagan wants to look for gold – near Eilat.

Gold Rush in Israel – near Eilat

Erdan: Dagan's Statements a Danger to Israel

Minister Gilad Erdan: Former Mossad chief's remarks that Iran is 'rational' are a danger to Israel's security interests.

Erdan: Dagan's Statements a Danger to Israel

Former Mossad Chief: Iranian Regime is 'Rational'

Former Mossad Chief Meir Dagan tells CBS: Ahmadinejad is rational. Iran is considering all the implications of its actions.

Former Mossad Chief: Iranian Regime is 'Rational'

Former Intelligence Chief: Don't Attack Iran Now

Former Mossad chief Meir Dagan warns it would not be smart to attack Iran now -- and says there is no need to do so, either.

Former Intelligence Chief: Don't Attack Iran Now

Dagan: No Existential Threat

Former Mossad director Meir Dagan once again took a swing at Prime Minister Netanyahu saying Israel faces no existential threats.

Dagan: No Existential Threat

Dagan: Leaders Unaware of Threats Israel Faces

Former Mossad chief hints Israeli leaders are unaware of the security threats faced by the Jewish State.

Dagan: Leaders Unaware of Threats Israel Faces

Former Mossad Chief: Israel's Government is 'Ridiculous'

Former Mossad chief Meir Dagan says Israel's government needs an overhaul - adds senior officials want him silenced on Iran.

Former Mossad Chief: Israel's Government is 'Ridiculous'

Former Mossad Head Yatom: Israel Can't Afford Not to Strike Iran

BESA think tank experts: "Who says protests against dictatorship must lead to democracy?", "US has no strategy", "No time left on Iran".

Former Mossad Head Yatom: Israel Can't Afford Not to Strike Iran

Dagan: Shalit Deal Steals Gilad's Thunder

Former Mossad Chief Meir Dagan: Gilad Shalit should not be treated as a hero as the price paid for his release precludes this.

Dagan: Shalit Deal Steals Gilad's Thunder

Dagan: This Deal is Worse than Previous Offers

Former Mossad chief rejects Shalit deal, says it is worse than offers made during the Olmert government.

Dagan: This Deal is Worse than Previous Offers

Dagan Speaks Again: Iran is a Challenge to Everyone

Former Mossad chief takes advantage of honorary degree ceremony to fire back at PM and remind all of the Iranian threat.

Dagan Speaks Again: Iran is a Challenge to Everyone

Ashkenazi Slams Dagan Over Iran Attack Remarks

Former Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi says ex-Mossad chief should have kept things “inside the room.”

Ashkenazi Slams Dagan Over Iran Attack Remarks

Ex-Mossad Chief’s Criticism Costs Him a Diplomatic Passport

Ex-Mossad chief Meir Dagan, who harshly criticized the government, is paying for his words: He must return his diplomatic passport.

Ex-Mossad Chief’s Criticism Costs Him a Diplomatic Passport

Moskowitz Zionism Prizes Awarded

Rabbi Yehoshua Fass of Nefesh B’Nefesh, Former MK Rabbi Chanan Porat, and former Mossad director Meir Dagan receive Moskowitz Prize in Jerusalem.

Moskowitz Zionism Prizes Awarded

Ex-Mossad Chief: Assad's Fall Would Benefit Israel

Meir Dagan does not predict Muslim Brotherhood takeover in Egypt, thinks Israel should not be the one to attack Iran.

Ex-Mossad Chief: Assad's Fall Would Benefit Israel

Former Mossad Chief Meir Dagan to Head Ports Authority

Israel's former spymaster to be the next chairman of the Israel Ports Development & Assets Authority.

Former Mossad Chief Meir Dagan to Head Ports Authority

Air Force Bids Farewell to Mossad Chief

IAF Chiefs conduct special farewell ceremony for Mossad Chief Meir Dagan, mention the cooperation between the Mossad and the IAF.

Air Force Bids Farewell to Mossad Chief

Netanyahu Bids Farewell to Mossad Chief

Meir Dagan ends 8 years at head of Israel's global intelligence agency, Netanyahu says "I cannot tell of all the deeds you have done...thank you."

Netanyahu Bids Farewell to Mossad Chief

Government Approves Pardo as Mossad Chief

Barak denies that he opposed Tamir Pardo's appointment to replace Meir Dagan at helm of Israeli foreign intelligence agency.

Government Approves Pardo as Mossad Chief