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Blasts in the Night, a Smell, and a Flood of Syrian Victims
Blasts in the Night, a Smell, and a Flood of Syrian Victims
As strike on Syria looms, Israelis scramble for gas masks
Minister for Intelligence and Strategic Affairs Yuval Steinitz said it is “crystal clear” that the Assad regime has used chemical weapons in Syria. Israeli intelligence is believed to have intercepted Syrian army communications during the attack. Israeli officials met with US officials in Washington to discuss the ongoing situation in Syria, among other topics.
Arab-Israeli’s 72-hours with al-Qaeda linked Syrian rebels
Father of Canadian wanted for Bulgarian terror attack defends ‘good’ son’s innocence
Overnight the IAF carried out a strike on a “terror site” located south of Beirut. The strike comes a day after four rockets were fired from Lebanon into Israel, in an attack claimed by the Abdullah Azzam Brigades.
The ground-based squadron guarding the Syrian border
Israeli, Palestinian police may form joint patrols
A number of rockets were fired from Lebanon towards northern Israel. The Iron Dome missile defense system successfully intercepted at least one of the rockets, which were allegedly fired by the Abdullah Azzam Brigades. Prime Minister Netanyahu said Iran is currently using Syria as a “testing ground.”
An official from the Abdullah Azzam Brigades alleged on Twitter that fighters from the jihadist group were responsible for firing four rockets from Lebanon towards Israel. Israeli officials have said their “initial assessment” is that “global jihadists” were responsible.
The Treasury Department issued designations against four Hezbollah operatives for their role in a variety of terror activities across the Middle East. At least one of those designated is a member of Hezbollah’s Political Council.
A Thai court sentenced two Iranian nationals involved in a February 2012 plot to attack Israeli diplomats in Thailand. Saeid Moradi was given a life sentence, while Mohammad Khazaei received a 15-year sentence. A number of suspects remain at large.
Israeli authorities today announced charges against an Israeli Arab who recently traveled to Syria, where he made contact with representatives of the Al Nusrah Front.
An Arab Israeli was charged for traveling to Syria and making contact with members of the Al Nusrah Front. An Iron Dome missile defense battery was deployed in the Sharon district of central Israel by the IDF. Strategic Affairs and Intelligence Minister Yuval Steinitz said that an Iranian response to a strike on its nuclear […]
Shin Bet officials believe there are at least 15 Salafi groups, some of which are affiliated with al Qaeda, currently operating in the Sinai. Israeli and Palestinian negotiators met in Jerusalem. Israeli official Tzipi Livni said Israel will make “dramatic decisions” for peace.
Israeli intelligence agencies differ over the number of Salafi jihadists operating in the Egyptian Sinai, but they recognize a serious threat. One group, Gaza-based Jaish al Islam, is reportedly offering training camps for global jihadists.
Allies Thwart America in Egypt
Israeli authorities recently thwarted a stabbing attack aimed at derailing the restart of peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians. A new report from Israel’s National Security Council warned that Israelis and Jews may be the target of attacks in the coming weeks. These threats emanate from Iran and Hezbollah as well as from al […]
A new report from Israel’s National Security Council warned that Israelis and Jews may be the target of attacks in the coming weeks. These threats emanate from Iran and Hezbollah as well as from al Qaeda and “global jihadi networks.”
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Jordan Asks for Assistance in Securing Syrian Border
In response to rocket fire from the Gaza Strip, the IDF struck a number of concealed rocket launchers in the area. On the eve of renewed negotiations with the Palestinians, Israel released 26 Palestinian prisoners. Defense Minister Ya’alon accused Iran of being “involved in every conflict in this region.”
Israelis, Egyptians Cooperate on Terror
Palestinian kids taught to hate Israel in UN-funded camps, clip shows
The MSC in Jerusalem has taken responsibility for a rocket attack on Eilat just days after four members of the Salafi jihadist group Ansar Jerusalem were killed in the Sinai.
Over the past two days, photos and video from the recent funeral of four Ansar Jerusalem members have been released to jihadist forums.
Israel and Egypt showing strong security cooperation
Authorities announced the names of 26 Palestinian prisoners set to be released as part of an agreement to restart peace talks with the Palestinians. Former Defense Minister Ehud Barak said he is optimistic about the coming talks. With regard to Iran, Barak said the regime should understand that Israel means what it says.
Insight: Sinai air strike shows hair-trigger Israel-Egypt security ties