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'I would think twice about flying': Iran conflict 'much closer' post-Geneva talks, expert warns

"We are much closer than we were before, but I remind you,  a superpower does not go to war within days. There is a diplomatic path that needs to be exhausted," Amos Yadlin said.

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Israel has military capability to strike Iran - ex-IDF intel chief

DIRECTOR-GENERAL of the Institute for National Security Studies Amos Yadlin speaks at the Annual International Conference of the INSS, in Tel Aviv last year.

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Ashkenazi: Syria protests could bode well for Israel

Former IDF chief of staff says Israel must keep military option on table for Iran, cannot cut defense budget.

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Yadlin: Syria protests could be good for Israel

Former IDF intelligence chief says "potential exists for regional development without Israeli intervention."

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Yadlin: Tehran needs 12-18 months to build a nuclear bomb

Ex-IDF intel chief Yadlin says once Tehran makes decision to build a nuclear bomb it'll take 12-18 months.

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Ex-IDF Intel chief joins TAU security center

After stepping down as head of Military Intelligence, Yadlin joined the Washington Institute for Near East Policy.

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Ahmadinejad urges Syria to rein in crackdown

International community has given Assad a ‘license to kill,’ says former head of IDF intel Yadlin.

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Yadlin doesn’t see conflict between Israel, Syria

Despite Damascus unrest, former head of IDF intelligence notes there might be change for the better in Syria, as well as other Arab countries.

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'Process of democracy in Egypt not dangerous for Israel'

Former head of military intelligence says Iran is still greatest existential threat to Israel; regime change could be positive.

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Yadlin: Israel cannot be surprised by Iran like US on 9/11

Wikileaks: Former MI chief tried to convince Congressman of danger posed by Islamic Regime's nuclear aspirations.

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Wikileaks: 'US: Turkish leadership divided, unreliable'

US State Dept. documents say Erdogan has "little understanding of politics beyond Ankara"; Saudis on Iran: "Cut off the head of the snake."

Meir Dagan

Mossad chief in Wikileaks: US should change Iranian regime

Diplomatic cables show Israeli focus on Iran since 2005, advocating regime change; officials try to maintain Israel's "qualitative military edge" in the ME.

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