Moshe Ya'alon

'Harsh, ugly, criminal act': Netanyahu's son files defense against defamation lawsuit by Ya’alon

Yair Netanyahu's defense statement argues that Ya’alon delayed the lawsuit for five years, filing it only after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his father, sued Ya’alon.

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 Israelis clash with police during a protest in Jerusalem, March 20, 2025

Demonstrators protest in Jerusalem, outside Netanyahu's residence

 Former Israeli minister of Defense Moshe "Boogie" Ya'alon at a protest against the arrest of Itzik Medina, a member of the protest movement against Israel's judicial reform, outside the Police station in Petah Tikva, June 26, 2023.

Netanyahu sues former defense minister Moshe Ya'alon for defamation

 Former defense minister Moshe "Bogie" Ya'alon in Tel Aviv. May 27, 2023.

'IDF does not commit ethnic cleansing': Senior officers condemn Ya'alon's remarks


Moshe Ya'alon - proud soldier, great defense minister, lousy politician

Contrary to the widespread sentiment shared by media commentators, Moshe Ya'alon wasn't blindsided by the move to fire him in favor of Avigdor Liberman.

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon (L) looks on during a cabinet meeting in Jerusalem

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

Ya’alon: Israel will use precision capabilities to damage enemy

Rapid precision strikes will enable faster battlefield victories, in the event of future conflicts, he said.

DEFENSE MINISTER Moshe Ya’alon

Israel’s officers defend democracy not as Dr. Strangeloves but as Dr. Strangers-to-hatred

Ya’alon is correct that IDF officers must “continue to be brave, not only on the battlefield, but also at the conference table.”

Former defense minister Moshe Yaalon

Analysis: No longer in high boots, has Ya'alon become the snake?

Ya’alon’s plan after selling off his most valuable political assets may remain to be seen, but it's apparent that the defense minister has learned a thing or two about political subterfuge.

Former defense minister Moshe Yaalon

Netanyahu summons Ya’alon over support for IDF free speech

Following Ya’alon’s speech, the defense minister was reportedly summoned to an urgent meeting with Netanyahu on Monday.

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, right, confers with Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon.

Ya’alon: I won’t bow to fringe element extremists

In recent days, members of the Likud party and right-wing activists have denounced Ya'alon as a leftist.

Moshe Yaalon

Bushy beards and Bleeding Hearts

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Israel 'very concerned' by rising Iranian power in Syria, Ya'alon says

Defense minister says strengthening of Shi'ite axis could lead to renewal of Iranian terror front from Golan; says Iran keeps trying to smuggle weapons to Gaza.

IDF Armored Corps soldiers train on the Golan Heights

Yaalon criticized for Facebook post

"Why do you post such nonsense," wrote Aviv Reuven. "You aren't a 17-year-old girl who is still growing up. You are an elected official!"

Moshe Yaalon