Watchdog slams Netanyahu for implying political relationship with Yossi Cohen a week after testimony alleges Cohen pledged loyalty when he sought national security position

Testimony by Hollywood mogul Arnon Milchan to police said to reveal Cohen urged him to lobby premier to give him the national security adviser job in 2013

Recently retired official 'Alef' says spy agency risks losing its independence; argues Israel must switch to 'war of attrition' against Tehran and put the focus on its nuke program

Discussion comes as Netanyahu taps Meir Ben-Shabbat to lead talks with Washington on Iran amid concerns US heading back to nuclear deal

Meir Ben-Shabbat expected to hold discussions with Biden administration, world powers and regional partners, Walla reports, adding Netanyahu to convene strategy meeting soon

Hitting back, defense source says spy agency leader doesn't have exclusive say on Iranian nuclear threat, should not be defaming army's top officer in public

Yossi Cohen may meet Biden during trip, will likely push against Iran rapprochement in talks with CIA chief, US national security adviser, TV report says

Key Netanyahu colleague will be 1st top Israeli to meet US president, report says; will specify what Israel believes are core commitments Iran must make if US to reenter accord

Channel 12 says officials in the incoming administration have updated Israel on the deliberations, as wary Jerusalem pushes for a broader accord

Group will include security, intelligence, energy officials and may be led by Mossad chief Yossi Cohen, report says