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


Liberman: Our obligation to the coalition is over

Yacimovich, Gal-On submit bills to dissolve Knesset; Mofaz prepares Kadima for early elections.

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'Diskin angry he wasn't named Mossad chief'

Sources close to PM and Barak accuse Diskin of being "politically motivated" and "frustrated," after he slammed the 2.

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Politicians slam Diskin over 'crude' comments

Netanyahu, Barak, whom the former Shin Bet chief called "unfit to lead," have yet to respond to comments.

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Diskin says he has 'no faith' in current leadership

Former Shin Bet chief says leaders are not fit to lead, adds they are misleading the public about Iran.

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Bill may stop former security chiefs from talking to press

Likud MK Danon proposes “Dagan Bill” implementing a cooling-off period before former senior security officials can speak to media.

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Kuwaiti report: Shin Bet ordered to investigate Iran leak

'Al-Jarida' alleges Dagan, Diskin are part of political campaign against PM, Barak that recruited journalists, opposition politicians.

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Ex-Shin Bet chief: Prisoner exchanges are bad for Israel

Yuval Diskin warns Hamas getting stronger while Fatah getting weaker: "When Abbas goes, security situation could deteriorate."

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Assad was behind Golan breach, US experts agree

“It’s almost a cliché – this is what he always does. He’s under pressure at home, so he deflects attention,” Syria scholar says.

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Shin Bet head hits the ground running

Cohen becomes first observant Jew to hold top security position; says "agency will have to adapt quickly to new strategic reality."

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Syrian troops circle Hama, disperse 1st big Aleppo rally

Shin Bet chief: It will be very difficult to return genie to the bottle; 16 US senators call for tougher sanctions against Syria.

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