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World News // 1 decade ago

Former Shin Bet head ranks dangers facing Israel

The lack of a peace deal with the Palestinians poses a greater threat to Israel than a nuclear Iran, former security chief Yuval Diskin said.

Special Reports // 1 decade ago

Ex-Shin Bet chief blasts Netanyahu in West Bank

As John Kerry struggles to breathe life into an expiring Mideast peace process, Yuval Diskin, former head of Israel's internal security service, has publicly chastised Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu for failing to make a real effort to secure an agreement with the Palestinians.

World News // 1 decade ago

Ex-official: Netanyahu focusing on legacy

Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's actions concerning Iran are based on his desire to have a place in history, a former security leader said.

World News // 1 decade ago

Netanyahu: everyone must serve

Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu Sunday said everyone must perform national service or face the consequences.

World News // 1 decade ago

Barak criticizes Olmert, others on Iran

Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak criticized former Israeli leaders Thursday for minimizing the threat from Iran and his efforts to raise awareness.

World News // 1 decade ago

Barak: 'Israel cannot afford to be duped'

Israel's defense minister says Jerusalem must be prepared for a military strike against Iran's nuclear facilities, saying "Israel cannot afford to be duped."

U.S. News // 1 decade ago

Ex-Israeli spy head raps Netanyahu on Iran

A former Israeli spy chief said he supports an ex-Israeli security agency head's no-confidence remarks about Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Iran.

World News // 1 decade ago

Ex-Shin Bet head criticizes Israel leaders

The former head of Shin Bet, Israel's internal security agency, says he does not trust Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Ehud Barak.

Special Reports // 1 decade ago

Netanyahu target of smear campaign?

Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said he wanted an investigation into the alleged leaking of plans about a potential military strike on Iran.

Special Reports // 1 decade ago

Enter Unit 8200: Israel arms for cyberwar

Amid mounting tensions in the Middle East, Israel's outgoing internal security chief, Yuval Diskin, says the Jewish state has been the target of attempted cyberattacks on key state infrastructure.

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Yuval Diskin (Hebrew: יובל דיסקין‎) (born 1956) was the 12th Director of Shabak (frequently referred to as Shin Bet) (from 2005 to 2011).

In the Israel Defense Forces, Diskin served as deputy company commander of Sayeret Shaked (the command Sayeret of the Israeli Southern Command). In 1978, he was recruited to the Shabak and served as area coordinator for the Nablus district. During the 1982 Lebanon War, Diskin operated in Beirut and Sidon.

In 1984, he became the coordinator of Nablus District, and by 1989, also the Jenin and Tulkarm districts. In 1990, he was appointed Department head in the Shabak's Arab Affairs Branch. In 1994, he became the head of the Arab Affairs Branch.

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