Israel
Israeli intelligence: Assad concealing chemical capability
Israeli intelligence: Assad concealing chemical capability
The Yahya Ayyash Brigades, named after a deceased Hamas bomb maker, first appeared in mid-January 2014 when it took credit for rocket fire during the funeral of former Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon.
Israeli unit against terror-financing fighting new enemies at a new speed
In response to rocket fire from the Gaza Strip, the IAF struck a number of terror sites in the Hamas-run territory. The Yahya Ayyash Brigades said that it was responsible for the rocket fire.
Hamas’ growing rivalry with Islamic Jihad
Port dubbed ‘Cathedral of the Mafia’ to host transfer of Syria chemical weapons
Reliable figures on the number of Israeli Arabs who are fighting or have fought in the ongoing Syria conflict are hard to come by. According to one report, the number is between 15 and 20.
Authorities announced the arrest of six east Jerusalem lawyers who were acting as couriers for Palestinian militants in Gaza seeking to communicate with their counterparts in Israeli jails. Israeli officials denounced the PLO for applying for accession to 15 international conventions.
Terror Suit Against Jordanian Bank Tests US Diplomacy and Secrecy Laws
Converging Interests May Lead to Cooperation Between Israel and Gulf States
The IDF opened fire on two purportedly armed individuals trying to tamper with border infrastructure along the border with Syria. The two suspects were reportedly killed. A planned release of Palestinian prisoners was delayed and may not occur.
Only a ground offensive will defeat the enemy, says senior IDF source
Doubts surface on Gaza destination of rockets seized by Israel
Authorities announced the arrest of two separate terror cells, one of which is linked to the PFLP, in the West Bank. The IDF increased its state of alert in the West Bank following the recent killing of three Palestinian militants. Israeli forces fired on two people trying to infiltrate into Israel via Egypt.
Hamas rally in Gaza takes aim at Egypt, Israel and Abbas
Hamas’ Izz al Din al Qassam Brigades, PIJ’s al Quds Brigades, and Fatah’s al Aqsa Martyrs Brigades threatened to retaliate for today’s killings.
The IDF announced the discovery of another terror tunnel from Gaza into Israel. Hamas said the tunnel was old and previously discovered. US senators said talks are underway with Israel to work on a new defense aid package. A top IDF official warned that the next major conflict between Israel and Hezbollah will also involve […]
IDF Chief Benny Gantz said that if necessary Israel can carry out operations in Iran. The IDF was recently instructed to continue budgeting for a potential strike against Iran’s illicit nuclear program. Defense Minister Ya’alon apologized to Secretary of Defense Hagel for his recent comments regarding US policies in the Middle East.
Syria Documents: Nasrallah sent message to reassure Israel
Four soldiers were wounded by an IED along the border with Syria. The IDF struck at least one Syrian military target with artillery fire in response. Defense Minister Ya’alon reportedly said that he would be in favor of a military strike against Iran’s nuclear program.
Iran official: Hezbollah Syria move ‘logical’
An explosive device detonated along the border with Lebanon. At least three soldiers were taken to a hospital for screenings. A senior official said Hezbollah would pay for the border attack. The IDF struck at least one target linked to Hezbollah in response. At least one rocket landed in southern Israel as a truce with […]
Rockets and mortars from Gaza continued to strike southern Israel. In response to the rocket fire, the IAF struck seven terror sites in Gaza. Israeli officials said that no truce with Palestinian Islamic Jihad had been instituted and that quiet would be met with quiet.
Palestinian Islamic Jihad claimed to have fired 130 rockets and mortars. Israeli officials said the figure was only 60, however. At least three of the rockets fired yesterday were intercepted by the Iron Dome missile defense system.
Dozens of rockets were fired by Palestinian terrorists in Gaza towards Israel. In response, the IAF carried out more than two dozen airstrikes in Gaza. The Shin Bet announced the arrest of a man, believed to be linked to Hamas, behind a spate of gas line attacks in the Jerusalem area. A new comptroller report […]
The last segment of the video showed Ansar Jerusalem fighters operating a checkpoint on the Rafah-el-Arish international road in order “to arrest the spies and the agents, the traitors.”
An IAF airstrike killed three Palestinian Islamic Jihad militants who had fired mortar shells at IDF forces along the Gaza border. An Israeli Skylark drone crashed in the Gaza Strip. Israel and Jordan plan to launch a joint investigation into the killing of a Jordanian judge at the Allenby Crossing.
Siege of Syrian arms depot in Tal Al Jabiyeh exposes chemical weapons fears
The three militants were identified as Abdel Shafi Saleh Muammar, Shaher Hamouda Abu Shanab, and Ismail Hamid Abu Jouda.
Israel Watches Warily as Hezbollah Gains Battle Skills in Syria