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.

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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 says causing more bloodshed will exacerbate situation.

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

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

Former Likud minister Sa’ar isn’t about to make a comeback, either, Piron debating whether or not to quit.

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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

Yuval Diskin wrote a lengthy post on his Facebook page warning of the impending threat of Jewish extremism.

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Dream for Arab intel, security nightmare for Shin Bet

The documents stolen by Anat Kamm would be a treasure trove for enemy spies.

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Ashkenazi's term won't be extended

Barak says decision supported by Netanyahu; IDF chief to complete four-year tenure in 2011.

APRIL 8, 2010ByYAAKOV KATZ
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Analysis: Bad time to replace top security chiefs?

Changing of guard at IDF, Mossad, Shin Bet and Military Intelligence to come all at once, at a particularly sensitive juncture.

APRIL 8, 2010ByYAAKOV KATZ
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Ashkenazi's term won't be extended

Barak says decision supported by PM; IDF chief to complete tenure in 2011.

APRIL 6, 2010ByYAAKOV KATZ
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