Yuval Diskin

'Nothing fuels terrorism more than lack of hope,' ex-Shin Bet chief says

Yuval Diskin made the remarks during an appearance on Channel 2's weekly Friday night news magazine.

The brother and the mother (C) of Palestinian Qasim Jaber, 31, who the Israeli military said was shot dead by the Israeli army after he carried out an attack on Israelis, mourn as they look at his body in Hebron
A Palestinian throws a stone at a Border Police vehicle during a protest near Ramallah

Former Shin Bet chief: Allowing live-fire against rock-throwers will escalate situation

Yuval Diskin, the former head of the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet)

Ex-Shin Bet head Diskin: No plans to enter politics

A young Jewish settler (R) speaks with an Israeli police officer near buildings slated for demolition in the West Bank Jewish settlement of Beit El

'Religious Zionism taking over Israel,' ex-Shin Bet chief warns


May 3: Jews and Obama

"I wonder if the respondents were introduced to the fact of President Barack Obama’s continuing cruel punishment of Jonathan Pollard."

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Fundamentally Freund: Who’s Afraid of the Messiah?

In our modern political context, many people are uneasy with the idea that leaders might be influenced by religious or theological belief.

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Dagan and Erdan's caustic exchange at the ‘Post’ Conference

A transcript of the acrimonious argument in the first afternoon panel discussion on Israel’s security situation.

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Barak: Israel cannot afford to be 'duped' by Iran

Defense minister says that he has little confidence that negotiations will convince Iran to give up seeking nukes.

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Debating Diskin

Diskin’s criticism, essentially a reiteration of a line taken by Dagan after he stepped down, has shaken up the political establishment.

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Analysis: Why did Diskin speak out now?

As the rumblings of general elections grow louder, some say Diskin was preparing his own entrance to the political arena.

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Dagan supports Diskin’s Iran comments

Expert questions former Mossad chief’s assertion that strike would ‘speed up’ Iranian nuclear program.

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Dagan, Erdan trade barbs over Diskin comments

Former Mossad chief offers support for ex-Shin Bet counterpart who said he has no confidence in Netanyahu, Barak.

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Mofaz: Netanyahu, Barak 'afraid of facing' Diskin

Opposition leader says Diskin spoke out against PM, Barak out of "deep concern" for country; Dichter: Diskin damaging Shin Bet.

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Former Shin Bet chief slams ‘messianic’ PM, Barak

Diskin says leaders lying about effectiveness of strike on Iran; sources close to defense minister decry criticism as political

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