Analysis: With Ya'alon's ouster, IDF has lost a friend at the top

Moshe Ya’alon is one of the most militarily-experienced defense ministers Israel has known.

Then-chief of staff Moshe Yaalon is seen aboard a Black Hawk helicopter in 2004

Then-chief of staff Moshe Yaalon is seen aboard a Black Hawk helicopter in 2004

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ByYAAKOV LAPPIN

MAY 20, 2016 09:34

Updated: MAY 20, 2016 23:04