US officials have confirmed that Israel recently carried out a strike against Yakhont missiles near Latakia, Syria on July 5. This is the fourth reported strike by Israel against Syria since the start of the uprising against Bashar al Assad.
With upheaval in Arab world, IDF facing future of threats unlike any in the past
Authorities denied reports that a rocket from the Gaza Strip landed in southern Israel. Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office denied Israel was prepared to release 40 Palestinian prisoners in the hopes of persuading Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas to negotiations. Amid upcoming budget cuts, Defense Minister Ya’alon said that “[b]attles of army against the army … are […]
Israel confirmed it recently arrested for security reasons a Palestinian who allegedly disappeared in Egypt in June. Israel is bolstering its forces in the Golan as it has seen Hezbollah recently increasing intelligence operations in the area. The IAF plans to reduce the number of squadrons, due to budget cuts.
Saudi Arabia ‘targeting Iran and Israel with ballistic missiles’
Speculation is swirling that Israel may have recently conducted its fourth strike against advanced weaponry in Syria since the start of the uprising against Bashar al Assad.
A court sentenced an Israeli-Arab to 30 months imprisonment for fighting alongside jihadists in Syria. In response to the explosion in the Hezbollah stronghold of Dahiyeh, Defense Minister Ya’alon said, “There are many explosions in the area.” Ya’alon also rejected claims that Israel was behind a recent explosion at an arms deport in Latakia, Syria. […]
Speculation Swirls Regarding Possible Israeli Link to Syrian Army Base Explosion
Hamas shaken and cautious after Egyptian upheaval
Iran’s Ayatollahs Blame Morsi’s ‘Pro-Israeli, Pro-US’ Stance For Egypt Crisis
IDF on Sinai border: Security coordination with Egypt continues despite political upheaval
Ansar Jerusalem issued a statement today claiming that it fired two rockets toward the southern Israeli city of Eilat yesterday. Rockets were last fired toward Eilat in April by the Mujahideen Shura Council in the Environs of Jerusalem.
Israel Sees Prospect of a More Reliable Egypt and a Weaker Hamas
Israel relying on Egyptian army to counter Islamists
The Cold War Roots Of Islamist Terrorism
Islamist gunmen stage multiple attacks in Sinai
A Palestinian jihadist made a dubious claim of responsibility for the ongoing wildfires in Arizona, which recently took the lives of 19 firefighters.
Hamas manufacturing rockets capable of reaching central Israel
Authorities announced the arrest of three Palestinians involved in drive-by shooting in March. The Shin Bet released its June report and noted that five rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip toward Israel. Prime Minister Netanyahu instructed his ministers to not comment publicly on events in Egypt.
Israel nervously watches Egyptian turmoil
AMIA prosecutor ordered not to present findings to US congress
Authorities detained a Palestinian woman armed with knives in Hebron who was preparing to conduct a terror attack. Defense Minister Ya’alon pledged “total war and zero tolerance” on “price-tag” perpetrators. The IAF conducted a drill in Bulgaria, which focused on operating against advance defense systems.
Authorities announced that in recent weeks a number of terror attacks emanating from the West Bank have been thwarted. The Air Force is preparing to form its first squadron of Super Hercules C-130J transport aircraft, which it will receive from the United States.
Jewish ex-Argentina minister faces probe in bombing
Sinai: Implications of the Security Challenges for Egypt and Israel: Egyptian Discourse on the Social Networks, June 2013
Spying on Hezbollah
Israel deployed an Iron Dome missile defense battery to the northern city of Haifa. Authorities are worried that jihadists in the Sinai may take advantage of unrest during upcoming protests in Egypt to try to attack Israel. The outgoing commander of the Caracal Battalion warned that it is only a matter of time before jihadists […]
Ex-Pentagon general target of leak investigation, sources say
Prime Minister Netanyahu said the IAF has operated in a “number of theaters” over the past year in secret operations. A senior cabinet minister said Netanyahu is ready to compromise and withdraw from over 90% of the West Bank if security concerns are met in a deal with the Palestinian leadership. Authorities announced the arrest […]
Palestinian fighters warn of third intifada