Moshe Yaalon

Minister: We'll Hit Them Till They Say 'Enough'

Min. Moshe Yaalon says "We will put an end to this. We will not maintain restraint."

Yaalon Warns Syria: Israel Will Act to Defend its Citizens

After condemnations by the UN and Israeli warnings have done nothing to stop Syrian spillover, Yaalon warns of Israeli action

Abbas's Comments 'Another Manipulation', Says Ya'alon

Vice Prime Minister Moshe Ya’alon to Arutz Sheva: We've called Abbas to the negotiating table for four years and he has refused.

Ya'alon: Abbas Systemically Incites Against Us

Vice PM Moshe Ya'alon plays down Abbas's statements on Israeli television. "He keeps imposing preconditions so as not to negotiate."

Cabinet Minister Ya'alon: We Knew of US-Iran Secret Talks

Strategic Affairs Minister Moshe Ya’alon says he knew of secret US-Iran talks on a direct meeting. It is not likely to happen.

Yaalon: Disengagement from Gaza Not Really Complete

Strategic Affairs Minister Moshe Yaalon: If there's a disengagement, let Gazans get their own water and electricity.

Likud Minister: Barak Left Us High and Dry on Iran

Deputy Prime Minister Moshe Yaalon: defense minister put Israel on a tree, and made a last-minute escape. Barak: he has 'primaritis'.

'Jewish Return to Hevron is Forever'

MK Moshe Ya'alon assured settlers Wednesday during a visit to Hevron that the Jewish return to the city of the Patriarchs is “forever.”

Ya'alon: Setting 'Red Lines' Has Saved Lives

Strategic Affairs Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Moshe Ya'alon welcomes Netanyahu's UN speech.

Yuli Edelstein: Barak has Not Learned from ‘Oslo Tragedy’

Barak’s proposal for a new unilateral withdrawal of Jews shows he has not learned from the “tragedy of Oslo,” said Minister Yuli Edelstein.

Ya'alon Attacks Barak for Siding with U.S.

Deputy Prime Minister Moshe Ya’alon attacks Defense Minister Ehud Barak for siding with the U.S. on Iran.

Ministers Condemn Vandalism at Monastery

Ministers Lieberman and Ya'alon strongly condemn the vandalism at the monastery at Latrun.

Ya'alon: Iran Must Decide- Bomb or Survival

MK Moshe Ya'alon spoke at a memorial ceremony in Bulgaria on Tuesday for victims of Burgas terror attack.

Migron Residents Change Name to Arabic Al-Majroon

"Official" name change ceremony held. Residents: If we were Arabs, we would not be treated this way.

Migron Told: Leave Willingly, or Be Homeless

Minister Yaalon tells Migron residents that if they fight eviction, they won’t get housing.

Migron Says Government Threats Won’t Work

Migron residents not appealing expulsion orders ignore threats they will be denied new housing if they don't leave peacefully.

Ya'alon: History Will Judge the U.S. on Iran

Strategic Affair Minister Moshe Ya’alon places the responsibility on the United States if Iran realizes its nuclear ambitions.

Likud Minister Agrees with US: Attacks on Arabs are ‘Terror’

Strategic Affairs Minister says Jewish violence against PA Arabs is terror, echoing a new view stated by the U.S. State Dept.

New Initiative for Hareidi Hesder Yeshivas

Forum of Zionist rabbis and officers promoting idea to meet Minister Ya'alon Monday.

Tal Law Proposal, ‘Just Enlist Them’

The ‘equal share in the burden’ camp calls to stop trying to replace the Tal Law, and simply draft everyone. Move could mean mass arrests.

Netanyahu: Ya'alon Plan to Replace Tal Law a 'Realistic Change'

PM Binyamin Netanyahu described the plan to replace the Tal Law presented Sunday by Minister Moshe Ya'alon as a “realistic change."

Ya'alon Meets Kadima MKs About Draft Law

Minister Moshe Ya'alon (Likud) meets four members from Kadima, shows them the outline of the new draft law he is preparing.

‘Every Israeli is a Target’

Every Israeli needs to realize they are at risk abroad, Vice PM warns.

Vice PM: Kadima Planned Rift in the Nation

Vice PM Yaalon levels harsh criticism at Kadima, says the party planned to split the nation for political gain.

Ya'alon: Plesner Wants War with Orthodox

Deputy Prime Minister Moshe Ya'alon is blaming the failure of negotiations to replace the Tal Law on the Kadima party.

Netanyahu and Mofaz Talk, Agree to Talk Even More

PM Binyamin Netanyahu and Kadima chairman Shaul Mofaz hold late night meeting on draft law. Agreement yet to be reached.

Mofaz Upbeat About Draft Law Chances

Kadima chairman Shaul Mofaz said he believes the government will have drafted a replacement for the Tal Law before the weekend.

Ya'alon, Plesner Hold First Meeting on Draft Law

Deputy PM Ya'alon and MK Plesner, who were appointed to head a team to formulate a new draft law, hold positive first meeting.

Ya'alon: Not Building in Beit El Would be 'Disastrous'

Strategic Affairs Minister Moshe Ya'alon: it would be disastrous if the 300 homes promised by Netanyahu in Beit El are not built.

Yaalon: 'Iran is Deceiving the West All the Way to a Bomb'

Minister of Strategic Affairs Moshe Yaalon says Iran is using talks to buy time as it enriches enough uranium to build a bomb.

Yaalon Hints Israel behind Flame Malware

Vice Prime Minister on worm bugging Iran: "Whoever sees Iran as meaningful threat – it is reasonable he would take such measures."

Minister Ya'alon: Unity Government Hurts Public Trust

Strategic Affairs Minister Moshe Ya'alon criticizes new unity government, says it will discourage people from voting.

Security Officials: Elections Won't Affect Iran Policy

Defense Minister Ehud Barak and Minister of Strategic Affairs Moshe Yaalon say impending elections won't affect Israel's policy on Iran

Barak Sources: Yaalon and Katz are 'Feiglinist Hardliners'

Sources close to embattled Defense Minister Ehud Barak tried to brand his critics as dangerous extremists who hurt Israel.

Yaalon: Coalition Fate Tied to Beit El's Ulpana

Minister of Strategic Affairs Moshe "Bogie" Yaalon says DM Barak's private political agenda in Yesha may well bring down the government.

Ya'alon Slams Barak Over Hevron House

Strategic Affairs Minister Moshe Ya'alon: Barak likes to light fires. He shouldn't be allowed to deal with the issue of Beit Hamachpela.

Yaalon: Iran World's Number One Threat

Minister of Strategic Affairs Moshe Yaalon criticized Western 'hesitancy' in dealing with Iran saying the military option must be credible

Yaalon: We Will Retaliate Until They Beg Us to Stop

Deputy PM Moshe Yaalon vowed no mercy for Gaza terror gangs who continue to fire rockets at Israel's south.

Yaalon: 'No Need to Enter Gaza'

Saying contacts with Hamas are underway, Deputy PM Moshe Yaalon says there is no need to enter Gaza despite four days of rockets.

Ya'alon Cites Western Naivete: Not All Elections Bring Democracy

Strategic Affairs Minister Moshe Ya'alon cited Western "ignorance coupled with naivety"in his address at the 2012 Herzliya Conference.

Yaalon Slams Obama's Reticent Iran Stance

Are the Obama administration's "election-year considerations" blocking tough US action on Iran?

Ya'alon: Barak Would be a 'Troublemaker' and a Liability

Deputy Prime Minister Moshe Ya'alon doesn't believe in reserving spaces for Knesset lists - especially not for Ehud Barak.

Ya'alon Downplays Jordan Peace Meeting: Abbas is Weak

Deputy PM Ya’alon downplays the meeting in Jordan between Israel and the PA. "Abbas won't commit to ending the conflict."

Ya'alon: Israel Can Prevent Iran from Getting a Nuclear Bomb

Vice PM Ya'alon at a Likud Anglo event: If the West doesn't stop the Iranian nuclear program, Israel will - and it can do so.

Ya'alon: Targeting IDF Hurts Israel's Settlements

Strategic Affairs chief Moshe Ya'alon said last night's attack on the Ephraim Brigade by angry Jewish youth hurts the settlements.

Seinfeld's Jason Alexander Visits Israel with Leftist OneVoice

OneVoice brings 30-person delegation to tour Israel and meet with Palestinian Authority.

Yaalon Slams Ministers for Shalit Deal

Deputy PM and Minister of Strategic Affairs says the Shalit deal could result in tens or hundreds of Israeli deaths.

Yaalon: For PLO, Oslo Was Just a Land Grab

Deputy Prime Minister rips into Palestinian Authority, says Israel will not discuss any more land concessions.

Ya'alon: Turkey Consorting With Terrorists

Vice premier Moshe Ya'alon responded to Turkish attacks on Israel saying Ankara was consorting with Hamas and Iran

Yaalon: Israel Not on Brink of War

Vice premier Moshe Yaalon said Israel is not on the brink of war noting arab nations "have no time to deal with Israel."

Yaalon: Also Build In Yesha

Vice Premier Moshe "Bogie" Yaalon rejected claims that communities in Judea and Samaria are linked to Israel's housing woes.

Vice PM to Jewish Parliamentarians: More Sanctions on Iran

Vice Prime Minister Moshe Ya'alon meets with visiting Jewish parliamentarians, says more economic sanctions on Iran are needed.

Ya'alon: Pre-Emptive Strike on Iran Could be Necessary

Minister Moshe Ya’alon says the civilized world must act to avert the Iranian nuclear threat, including a pre-emptive strike if necessary.

Deputy PM Yaalon: "Skullcaps are a Non-Issue"

Deputy PM and Strategic Affairs Minister Moshe Yaalon said the preoccupation with new appointees' religiousness is wrong.

Ya'alon: Leave the Situation in the PA As Is

Deputy PM and Strategic Affairs Minister Moshe Ya'alon addresses issues such as the construction freeze and the prospects of peace with the PA.

Ya'alon: Iran’s Nuke Program Set Back Three Years

Iran now is at least three years away from being able to produce a nuclear bomb due to technical problems and sanctions, Minister Ya'alon says.

Ya'alon: Elad Riven and Ahuva Tomer – This Generation's Heroes

Minister Moshe Ya'alon blasts Jews unsupportive of Israel at Bnei Akiva's 'Heroism Week' in Beverly Hills.

Yaalon Outlines Principles in War Against Terrorism

Fighting terrorism is still an international goal, and a Tenth Annual Convention on the topic is being held this week in Herzliya.

Yaalon: Without Jerusalem, There Would be No Tel Aviv

Deputy Prime Minister says talk of dividing the city is 'like dust in the wind and a fleeting dream.'

Iran Upset over Yaalon’s Remarks that Israel Can Strike

Former Chief of Staff Yaalon’s remarks that Israel can strike Iran prompted reactions in Iranian media that an attack is only theoretical.