Opinion Israel’s Former Army Chiefs Not Hitting the Target in Politics
The question that Israelis now have to ask themselves is whether they would want Gantz, Barak or Ya’alon as chief of staff after seeing their abilities in civilian life
Gabi Ashkenazi
Israel's Freshman Lawmakers Attend Orientation Ahead of Swearing-in
Big names, including soon-to-be opposition leader Benny Gantz, Gabi Ashkenazi and Avi Gabbay, were no-shows
Opinion What an Israeli Government of Generals Will Bring
Dwight Eisenhower warned us about the military-industrial complex. But what about the military-political complex?
Analysis Gantz and Ashkenazi: Failed Businessmen?
Both chaired firms that collapsed, but that has no bearing on their ability to lead Israel
Explained How Merger Between Netanyahu's Biggest Rivals Will Affect Israel's Election
Yair Lapid and Benny Gantz have just joined forces, forming a new center-left bloc. What does this mean for voters, and how can the new alliance tip the power balance?
Major Campaign Calls on Israeli Center-left Leaders to Unite Ahead of Election
'The centrist camp is depressed now. It doesn’t have the team spirit that Likud people have. It’s perplexed and confused,' PR manager says
Former Israeli Army Chief Gantz Near Cementing His Ticket for the April 9 Vote
If Benny Gantz’s predecessor as chief of staff, Gabi Ashkenazi, joins the slate, he is expected to receive the No. 2 slot, or at least join the cabinet if the party enters the government
Analysis General's Stolen Computer Is a Personal Test for Israeli Army Chief
Hagai Topolansky, head of the IDF's manpower directorate, is not only a very high-ranking officer, but also extremely close to Gadi Eisenkot. The affair will probably result in Topolansky being fired, or resigning | Analysis
IDF Officer Indicted for Forging Letter to Prevent Leading Candidate's Appointment as Chief of Staff
Six years after event, Lt. Col. Boaz Harpaz charged while suspicions dropped against others involved in affair.
Ya'alon and Barak's Speeches Bashing Netanyahu Excel in Absurdity and Hypocrisy
Do any of Netanyahu's opponents on the 'left' have a comment on the future of the occupation? Everyone is busy making diagnoses, but only a very few are suggesting a treatment.
Two ex-Israeli Army Chiefs Join Group That Vows Fight Against Politics of Fear
Benny Gantz and Gabi Ashkenazi are linking up with former Education Minister Shay Piron’s 'nonpolitical' movement.
Former Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon Can Ignite Israeli Politics’ Next Big Bang
Ya'alon can exorcise the nationalist, populist obsession that has taken over the right. He can return Israel to sanity.
Haaretz Poll: Unified Center-right Party Would Beat Netanyahu's Likud
Survey shows party led by former Likud minister Sa’ar, ex-IDF chief Ashkenazi and centrist leader Kahlon would topple Netanyahu if elections were held today.
Former Defense Minister Barak: Israel Must View War as Last Resort
Ehud Barak joins former IDF chief of staff Gabi Asheknazi at launching of book covering the details of Israel's withdraw from Lebanon in 2000.
Herzog’s Best Bet to Stop His Political Freefall Is ex-Israeli Army Chief Gabi Ashkenazi
The chairman of Zionist Union does not deserve this humiliation. But an entire camp wants a candidate who will challenge Benjamin Netanyahu, not a good boy who does his best.
Tarnished Ex-general Is Israeli Left’s Best Hope to Oust Netanyahu
Little is known about the politics of former Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi, but his popularity, and enmity with Netanyahu, make him the best chance the center-left has to challenge the premier
United Centrist Party With Ex-general Ashkenazi Could Oust Netanyahu, Poll Suggests
Should former IDF chief join forces with center-left Yesh Atid and center-right Kulanu party to form single political ticket, they would win more Knesset seats than the Likud, TV polls say.
Could Exonerated Former IDF Chief of Staff Be Israel's Next Prime Minister?
A stained reputation is not going to obstruct the former army chief's way to the highest position of all.
South African Police Deny Issuing Arrest Warrants for Israeli Generals
BDS South Africa acknowledges its original statement was wrong; says warrants issued by Turkey.
Knesset Strikes Down Bill to Let ex-IDF Chiefs Run for Knesset Sooner
'Gabi Ashkenazi’ bill would have lowered the time period retired defense officials must wait before running for government.
TechNation: Former CIA Director Petraeus Investing in Israeli Ship-traffic Monitoring Startup
Dan Senor, co-author of 'Start-Up Nation,' will also be investing in Windward; Tel Aviv U has one of largest number of graduates working at Google.
Gabi Ashkenazi, the Perfect Candidate for Israel's Leadership
Ashkenazi is the perfect candidate to lead Israel’s ‘sane’ camp. In fact, it seems he must have been cloned for this task by scientists.
Minister Galant on Former IDF Chief Ashkenazi: He Rebelled Against Gov't
Construction Minister and retired general sharply criticizes former chief of staff over the so-called 'Harpaz affair.'
Sources: AG Likely to Close Case Against Former IDF Chief Gabi Ashkenazi
Police had recommended indicting former army chief of staff over suspicions that he leaked a state secret to journalists, in so-called 'Harpaz Affair.'
Israeli Attorney General Ignored Approaches by Senior Jurists During Probe of ex-IDF Prosecutor
Former Supreme Court President Meir Shmagar and others accept Mandelblit's claim of lawyer-client privilege.
AG Closes Case Against Ex-military Advocate General in ‘Harpaz Affair’
Avichai Mendelblit, the current cabinet secretary, absolved due to his ‘low level of problematic conduct.’
Why Hasn't Netanyahu Been Ousted Yet?
Israel's three major opposition parties must drop the egotism and put forward a single candidate to bring down the prime minister at the next election.
Weinstein Orders Examination of Recordings From Ehud Barak’s Bureau
Police and security officials will examine the recordings to determine whether they have any bearing on the so-called Harpaz Affair.