Avigdor Kahalani recalls how unit he commanded in Golan Heights managed to halt the Syrian momentum after twin attacks by Egypt and Syria on October 6, 1973 caught Israel off guard

Hundreds rally outside president's home in call for judicial compromise; torch-lighter Avigdor Kahalani: 'Shut [negotiators] in a room and don't let them out' until deal is reached

After delay, minister names honorees chosen to ignite beacons at annual ceremony, including philanthropist Sylvan Adams, comedian Shalom Assayag and head of Duvdevan commando unit

He served as a company commander in the 7th Armored Brigade under Avigdor Kahalani and as director general of the Public Security Ministry after the war

'I came in resembling a dead person, and now I'm alive,' says decorated war hero, who was also a Knesset member and minister, leaving Ichilov hospital

Ichilov hospital says no danger to life of decorated war hero who was also a Knesset member and minister