Amos Yadlin

Petraeus says that while Americans are wary of military interventions abroad, US is willing to use force to protect its interests.

Former MI chief warns of "diplomatic intifada" and describes fallback plan for Israel in the event of talks with PA failing.

INSS chief credits Netanyahu with improvements on previous proposal draft, calls on gov't to stop talking to US through media.

Convincing the Iranians that they face military action if they continue to march toward nuclear weapons capability actually increases the chances that diplomacy will work.

Former MI chief Yadlin says potential US strike on Syria will deter those contemplating use of unconventional weapons against Israel; argues it is vital for Israel that "Tehran-Damascus-Hezbollah axis" not win in Syria.

Amos Yadlin warns Iran is pursuing parallel track to a nuclear bomb, a feat that may be feasible without being detected.

Former military intelligence chief predicts Egypt's homogenous population that supports the army will prevent civil war.

The timetable for the planned start-up of the Arak heavy-weather research facility is being closely watched by Israel and the West.

Former MI chief Yadlin says Iran hasn't backtracked on enrichment, unlike previous assessments by top Israeli and int'l figures.

Yadlin: Not time for military action on Iran; must first implement diplomatic, economic measures; any attack on Iran would only render 5-year delay of acquisition of bomb.