Tag: chief of staff and the defense minister
AG: Netanyahu Did Not Tell Me Why He Approved Submarines Sale to Egypt
In response to a petition by the Movement for Quality Government, the AG clarified: "I was not exposed to secret data regarding the approval for the submarines sale to Egypt."
IDF Appoints First Openly Gay General
Lt. Gen. Eizenkot said: "Sharon is doing his job with exceptional skill, with good common sense and with courage, and I wish that all of us uphold his example."
Court Denies Sgt. Azaria’s Appeal of Manslaughter Conviction, Does Not Increase Sentence
'Regarding the claim by the defense of abuse of process,' said Judge Piles, 'It was argued that selective enforcement was used against [the appellant], and that the public statements made by the Chief of Staff and the Defense Minister contaminated the trial.' However, Piles said, 'Even if statements were made by the Chief of Staff and the Defense Minister, this does not mean any outside influence and considerations.'
Sgt. Azaria’s Sentencing Begins Tuesday
Azaria's attorney Sheftel branded the prosecution "irrepressibly bloodthirsty" for the severe sentence it is recommending.
Shaked Drops Bomb: Habayit Hayehudi Ready for New Elections
A Friday Channel 1 News poll gives Bennett's party 14 seats in a new election, with Likud shrinking from 30 to 27 seats, Labor chopped down from 24 to 11, and Lieberman gaining 2, from 6 to 8 seats.
State Comptroller Draft Report Reveals Ya’alon Brazenly Refused to Attack Hamas Tunnels
Defense Minister Ya'alon was in the habit, during security cabinet meetings, of forcing officers to remain silent if their views did not match his own.