Israeli authorities believe Palestinian Authority security forces are afraid to deal with the growing threats emerging in some portions of the West Bank. Defense Minister Ya’alon apologized for comments regarding US Secretary of State Kerry’s interest in the peace process. Ya’alon also warned that the West Bank will turn into Hamastan should Israel withdraw. Officials […]
A Report on Suicide Bombings in 2013
A senior IDF official said recent Hamas operations in the West Bank were being “directed from Gaza via Turkey.” Officials said Israel can now target five times as many targets in a single day as it did during the Second Lebanon War in 2006. Due to budget issues, the IDF has been forced to delay […]
In response to mortar fire, the IDF struck Palestinian terrorists and a terror site in Gaza. Security officials said they are concerned that Hamas’ ability to hold a ceasefire is waning. A meeting between Israeli and Palestinian peace activists in the West Bank was canceled as a result of attacks by anti-normalization Palestinians.
Israeli military lifts veil on its Iran listeners
Authorities arrested a Palestinian near Abu Dis after numerous weapons were found in his home. Defense Minister Ya’alon praised the IDF and Shin Bet for thwarting numerous terror attacks. Ya’alon also denied reports suggesting Hezbollah had obtained Yakhont anti-ship missiles. The Defense Minister also denounced recent “price-tag” attacks by Israeli settlers as “terror.”
During interrogation, one member of the cell said he planned to carry out more attacks. It was the first such attack in about a year.
Hezbollah Upgrades Missile Threat to Israel
Secret Palestinian report warns of danger of new intifada
The Defense Ministry designated a Belgium-based NGO as a Hamas front organization. A court convicted a Palestinian in the murder of two Israelis, including an infant, in a 2011 rock-throwing incident. Prime Minister Netanyahu said Palestinian celebrations following the recent prisoner release show that the Palestinian Authority has failed to educate for peace.
The next batch of Palestinian prisoners was released by Israel. Defense Minister Ya’alon said Sunni jihadists may have been responsible for recent rocket fire from Lebanon into northern Israel. A rocket fired from the Gaza Strip landed in southern Israel.
Wary of rockets, IDF beefs up security on Golan Heights
In response to rocket fire from Lebanon, the IDF struck the source of the attack with artillery fire. Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel holds the Lebanese government and Hezbollah responsible for the rocket attack.
Syria’s civil war tests whether borders drawn less than a century ago will last
IDF fighting new brand of Palestinian terror
Israeli police tighten security measures in West Bank amid increased terror activity
As 2014 dawns, Israel keeps a nervous eye on regional jihadist groups
Authorities announced the arrest of a member of Fatah’s al Aqsa Martyrs Brigades who sought to use a trip from Gaza to an Israeli hospital to plan a terror attack. A rocket fired from the Gaza Strip landed in southern Israel. Protests were held against the upcoming release of a number of Palestinian prisoners.
IDF commander: We know an attack from Gaza will involve multiple threats
String of Palestinian attacks has Israel jittery
A rocket fired from the Gaza Strip landed in southern Israel, as authorities deployed an Iron Dome missile defense system near Sderot. Defense Minister Ya’alon said the increase in attacks recently is a response to ongoing peace talks with the Palestinians. Senior Israeli official Yitzhak Molcho recently met with a senior Egyptian official in Europe.
In response to a sniper attack from Gaza that killed one Israeli civilian, the Israeli Air Force struck a number of terror sites in the Gaza Strip. Defense Minister Ya’alon said that if there is no peace in Israel then there will be no peace in Gaza. Israeli officials said they are working with their […]
The attack comes amid growing calls from Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad for attacks from the West Bank. The last such bombing took place over a year ago.
A bomb exploded on a bus near Tel Aviv; authorities said it was an attempted terror attack. The attack was praised by Palestinian terror groups, but not officially claimed. Amidst reports that the US spies on Israeli leaders, officials called for the release of Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard. The IDF is looking into whether recent […]
Hamas is alive and kicking in the West Bank – but in remote control
Israeli officials said Egyptian military operations in North Sinai will continue for at least the next several months. Two Palestinians were killed during overnight clashes with Israeli forces in the West Bank. President Peres said the world must continue to pressure Iran. Foreign Minister Lieberman said Israel is serious about reaching an agreement with the […]
Hamas, Israel develop unwritten understanding for coexistence
Israel benefits from Hamas’ decline
Israel opts for restraint in face of Lebanese provocation
An IDF soldier was shot and killed by a sniper in the Lebanese army. The IDF said it believes the sniper carried out the attack on “his own accord.” White House officials recently briefed their Israeli counterparts regarding the nuclear deal reached with Iran last month.