Yuval Diskin

Former ISA Director:

'We are under existential threat'

'We have never been so deterred. What is Netanyahu, the worst Prime Minister in Israel's history, doing in the face of this crisis?'

Former Shin Bet head:

'Seems Netanyahu does not want to get rid of Sinwar'

Former Shin Bet head: 'The script was written in advance; it seems that Netanyahu does not want to get rid of Sinwar.'

Ex-Shin Bet Chief:

Netanyahu should resign to create a unity govt.

Yuval Diskin writes to PM calling on him to resign, bring Lapid and Gantz into govt. in place of Smotrich and Ben-Gvir.

Amir Peretz in talks with former Shin Bet chief

Amir Peretz in talks with Yuval Diskin, known for his criticism of Netanyahu, to join Labor-Gesher alliance.

'We don't need messiahs in our politics'

Former Shin Bet Chief Yuval Diskin slams Israeli parties on the right and the left for failing to deal with real issues facing the country.

Former Shin Bet head:

'Netanyahu's a coward; State's lost direction'

'Our leadership lacks any personal example,' says Yuval Diskin at 70-year economic conference in Tel Aviv.

Ex-spymaster slams 'weak' Netanyahu government

'I worked with them. They don't have a clear plan. They don't lead by personal example.'

German paper: Yuval Diskin involved in Volkswagen scandal

Der Spiegel: Former Shin Bet Chief & Israeli Ambassador to Germany had prior knowledge of 'Dieselgate.' Diskin: 'Nothing to do with affair.'

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

Former Shin Bet head blames Israeli gov for terror wave

Former Shin Bet director Yuval Diskin says terror is result of hopelessness, lack of political dialogue.

Former Shin Bet chief defends 'Breaking the Silence'

Yuval Diskin claims leftist groups like 'Breaking the Silence' are an "important part of any democracy".

Former ISA Chief Accuses Religious Zionists of 'Domination'

Strong backlash after Yuval Diskin claims Israel's religious community is creating 'a new Judea' in incitement-laced post.

Former Shin Bet Chief Mulls Political Career

One of Netanyahu's biggest critics, former Shin Bet chief Yuval Diskin, may himself enter the political arena in years to come.

Former Shin Bet Chief Endorses Herzog

Yuval Diskin says Netanyahu "failed in every category", endorses Herzog as Prime Minister.

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: Filming PM's Residence 'Serious Breach of Security'

Former Shin Bet chief Yuval Diskin criticizes Netanyahu for filming inside his home, because of the security threat it poses.

Likud's Latest Election Clip: Left Will Give in to Islamic State

Likud releases new campaign video depicting Left allowing ISIS into Israel, drawing ire from both Labor-Hatnua and Yuval Diskin.

Former ISA Chief: Attacks on Bibi's Wife Aren't Incitement

Yuval Diskin rebukes PM for calling charges against his wife "incitement," says real incitement is what killed Rabin.

Former Shin Bet Chief: Right-wing Parties are 'Destructive'

Former Shin Bet chief Yuval Diskin launches Facebook tirade against Likud, Jewish Home and Yisrael Beytenu.

Former Shin Bet Chief Urges Livni to Apologize to Netanyahu

Yuval Diskin says Tzipi Livni's remarks on a satirical program were "unacceptable and ugly", urges her to apologize.

'Left Bloc? Three Failed Politicians Want to Unite!'

Deputy Minister Hotoveli mocks reports of center and left parties uniting for March elections. 'No direction, no leadership in Left.'

Ex-ISA Chief Slams 'Hollow' Zionist Left

Yuval Diskin announced that he is not entering politics. The reason – his disappointment with the Left.

Ex-Shin Bet Head Supports Bennett in Tunnel Flap

Yuval Diskin lauds Bennett for demanding action in Cabinet, refusing to be 'an extra' in show run by Netanyahu and Ya'alon.

Ex-Shin Bet Director: What Would We Do With Gaza, Anyway?

Former Shin Bet director slams right wing MKs, and accuses them of 'playing to the crowd' with their tough talk.

Building Freeze instead of Terrorist Releases?

Former Shin Bet head Yuval Diskin pushes construction freeze as a means of saving peace talks with the Palestinian Authority.

Former ISS Head Diskin Has Become a Threat to Israel

'Frustrated' Former Shabak Head Launches Rant Against Coalition

Yuval Diskin attacks 'extremist' Likud coalition, which will lead Israel to 'national, social and financial disaster.'

Diskin’s Denial: I’m Not with Peres

Former Shin Bet head denies his attacks on Netanyahu are a prelude to going into politics with Peres.

Bennett: Diskin Wrong - History Proves It

In Facebook post, Economics Minister Naftali Bennett attacks former Shin Bet chief over public calls to withdraw from Judea and Samaria.

Diskin Mocks Netanyahu's Expenditure Report

"Soon they'll send the lackeys to explain why it's okay to have three houses at our expense," writes former Shin Bet chief.

Too Many Ignorant Jewish Would-Be Politicians

Deri: Promote Building Throughout Land of Israel

Shas chairman visits Gush Etzion region, declares that it is important to build, establish facts on the ground.

Officials: Diskin 'Detached from Reality'

Israeli officials close to Prime Minister Netanyahu hit back at criticism by former Shin Bet chief, say he has a personal vendetta.

Diskin: 'Too Many Jews' Living in Judea and Samaria

Former Shin Bet chief warns that the number of Jews living in the region is approaching the limit for a reasonable eviction.

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.

Diskin: Israel Approaching the 'Point of No Return'

Israel will need to promote peace or risk becoming a minority in the region, warns former Shin Bet head.

PM Calls Olmert's Accusations Bizarre and Irresponsible

In an interview on Army Radio, Netanyahu made it clear that Olmert's remarks against him were, "a bizarre, irresponsible thing to say."

MK Schneller: Diskin Should Keep His Mouth Shut

MK Otniel Schneller slammed former Shabak head Yuval Diskin for an interview he gave to Yediot Achronot over the weekend.

Former Shin Bet head: ‘Weak’ Bibi Can’t be Trusted on Iran

Former Shin Bet head Yuval Diskin says he does not trust “weak” Netanyahu, Barak on security. Netanyahu: He’s frustrated over job loss.

Rabbi Ronsky: I Knew Rabin was in Mortal Danger

Former Chief IDF Rabbi criticizes fellow religious Zionists: "our religious ideology drives some people out of their minds."

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.

Erdan: Elections Good for Right

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

Report: Olmert Secretly Spoke with Hamas' Mashaal

Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal conducted secret communications with former PM Ehud Olmert, offered Shalit for a few terrorists.

Olmert: U.S. Should Lead Attack on Iran, Not Israel

Former PM Olmert says any military action against Iran should be led by the U.S., hints he doesn't trust Netanyahu and Barak.

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.

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.

Former Mossad Head Dagan supports Diskin

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

Ministers, MKs Hit Back at Diskin: Why Wait till Now?

Former Shin Bet head's attack on leaders rouses ire of coalition members, who ask why he did not resign.

Ex-Shin Bet Head Diskin Calls Netanyahu, Barak 'Messianic'

Yuval Diskin says he has no confidence in present leadership, attacking Iran will accelerate its nuclear program.

MK Calls for 'Mouth Cooling' Period

Former military and intelligence leaders should be required to take six months to “cool their mouths” before giving interviews, says MK Matalon.

In Wake of Events: New Chief Takes Over Israel Security Agency

Watch the remarks made by the incoming and outgoing ISA Chiefs in a special ceremony on Sunday.

Diskin Slams Right Wing Activists, Again

Shin Bet chief Yuval Diskin continued his assault on right-wing activists during a speech at TAU - this time railing against "Jewish terrorists."

Diskin PA Statehood Flip-Flop

Outgoing Shin Bet chief Yuval Diskin is now "very worried" about PA statehood in September; says America has it easy.

Diskin Plays Down PA Unity, Unilateral Moves

Outgoing Shin Bet chief Yuval Diskin derided the Fatah-Hamas unity deal signed in Cairo today and played down worries over PA moves at the UN.

Outgoing Shin Bet Chief Fears Right Wing Extremists, not Arabs

Outgoing Shin Bet chief Diskin, relaxed about recent terror, says regional unrest necessitates not a closer look at Israel's Arabs, but its Jews.

ISA Head Diskin: Some Jerusalem Arab Areas Are De Facto PA

Terrorism rises within 1949 demarcation lines of Israel, while falling in Judea and Samaria.Jerusalem Arab areas are lawless, says Shin Bet head.

Shin Bet's Diskin: Attorneys' Strike Could Help Terror

Head of ISA thanks prosecutors for appearing in court on sensitive security cases.

Diskin: International Internet Terrorism an Increasing Threat

Shabak Chief Yuval Diskin at First International Conference for Homeland Security in Tel Aviv: “Internet terrorism is growing, but can be fought.”