Israeli Arab who sought to fight with jihadists in Syria indicted
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.
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Israel
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 […]
Israel
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.
Report provides insight on Israeli view of Salafi jihadists in Sinai
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.
United Arab Emirates
Allies Thwart America in Egypt
Israel
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 […]
Israel: Continued threats against Israelis and Jews as holidays approach
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.”
Egypt
Sinai attacks: Dark omen for Egypt?
Egypt
How American Hopes for a Deal in Egypt Were Undercut
Iran
Jordan Asks for Assistance in Securing Syrian Border
Israel
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.”
Egypt
Israelis, Egyptians Cooperate on Terror
Israel
Palestinian kids taught to hate Israel in UN-funded camps, clip shows
MSC in Jerusalem claims rocket attack on Eilat
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.
Video and photos from the funeral of 4 Ansar Jerusalem members
Over the past two days, photos and video from the recent funeral of four Ansar Jerusalem members have been released to jihadist forums.
Egypt
Israel and Egypt showing strong security cooperation
Israel
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.
Al Qaeda
Insight: Sinai air strike shows hair-trigger Israel-Egypt security ties
Israel
Prime Minister Netanyahu recently sent a letter to Secretary of State Kerry complaining of incitement by the Palestinian leadership. Responding to reports that an Israeli drone struck a number of jihadists in the Sinai, Defense Minister Ya’alon said Israel will not allow “rumors” to harm the peace treaty with Egypt.
Ansar Jerusalem and MSC in Jerusalem comment on death of jihadists in Sinai
Sinai-based Ansar Jerusalem has announced that four of its fighters were killed as they were preparing to fire rockets toward Israel yesterday. It still not entirely clear whether Egyptian or Israeli authorities were responsible for the strike that killed the jihadists.
5 jihadists reportedly killed in Sinai, source unclear
Reports that an Israeli drone targeted and killed five jihadists in the Sinai have been strenuously denied by the Egyptian army, while Israeli officials refuse to comment.
Hezbollah
Israel fears next war with Hezbollah will hit civilians harder
Egypt
Sinai jihadists have Eilat in sights
Israel
The IDF ordered the closure of Eilat airport for a number of hours as a result of security concerns. Authorities have previously expressed concern that jihadists may try to target planes landing and taking off from the airport. Negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians are expected to resume on Aug. 14 in Jerusalem. US Air […]
FBI seeking information on Burgas terror suspects
The FBI announced today that it was seeking information related to two men, Meliad Farah and Hassan el Hajj Hassan, who are wanted in connection with the Burgas terror attack in July 2012.
Hezbollah
Amid the ‘deceptive quiet’ of the Lebanon border
MSC in Jerusalem praises slain member in new video
A new video praising Hithem Ziad Ibrahim Masshal, a well-known jihadist in the Gaza Strip, was released by the Ibn Taymiyyah Media Center to jihadist forums. Masshal, who was killed in April by the Israeli Air Force, is celebrated for his role in supporting jihadist groups in Gaza.
Israel
Prime Minister Netanyahu warned that Iran is accelerating its uranium enrichment efforts. Former IDF intelligence chief Amos Yadlin said US opposition to an Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear program has moved from a red light to a yellow light. Four IDF soldiers were injured as a result of an explosion along the border with Lebanon.
Israel
Across Forbidden Border, Doctors in Israel Quietly Tend to Syria’s Wounded
Egyptian army responds to jihadist charges of ‘crimes’ and Israeli drones
The army’s statement denied allegations of “crimes” in the Sinai and allowing Israeli drones to operate over Egyptian territory.