Israel defence chief quits, warns of 'extremist' rise under Netanyahu
Netanyahu has offered long-time rival Avigdor Lieberman the defence portfolio, a post crucial for a country on a perennial war footing and which runs civil affairs in the occupied West Bank.
May 20, 2016, 16:46 PM IST
Israel defence minister resigns in spat with Netanyahu
Israeli Defence Minister Moshe Yaalon announced his resignation on Friday, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered his post to hardliner Avigdor Lieberman to expand his governing coalition.
May 20, 2016, 13:02 PM IST
Israel says Erez crossing into Gaza to reopen
Israeli Defence Minister Moshe Yaalon on Monday announced the reopening of one of the main crossing points into the Palestinian Gaza Strip, which has been closed for at least eight years.
May 03, 2016, 00:20 AM IST
