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IDF on Sinai border: Security coordination with Egypt continues despite political upheaval
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.
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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
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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
According to a new poll, 59% of Israeli Arabs say a third intifada is justified. The IDF conducted a military exercise in the Golan Heights. Former Mossad chief Meir Dagan said he does not expect much of a change from Iran following the election of Hassan Rouhani. Israeli security officials said Israel does not share […]
Jordan, Israel Weigh Gas Deal
Prime Minister Netanyahu is considering releasing a number of Palestinian prisoners and possibly starting a construction freeze in the West Bank to help restart talks with the Palestinians. Issam Hashem Mashahara, an Israeli-Arab, was convicted of conspiring with Hezbollah.
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IDF’s lessons from last Gaza conflict: Buy new tank carriers, train troops away from front lines
Israeli authorities including the IDF and Shin Bet, among others, completed a drill simulating a terror attack by global jihadists at multiple locations in Israel. In response to recent rocket fire by Palestinian terrorists in Gaza, the IAF struck a number of terror sites in Gaza.
The IDF said the number of rock-throwing attacks by Palestinians in the West Bank has decreased significantly in recent weeks due to arrests. At least six rockets were fired toward southern Israel by Palestinian terrorists in Gaza. Israel displayed the David’s Sling missile defense system publicly for the first time.
US Court Case Tests Israeli Resolve
In a recent working group discussion among EU states, Bulgaria revealed that the printer used to print the fake licenses used by terrorists in the July 2012 Burgas attack belonged to a member of Hezbollah.
During a meeting with the EU’s Catherine Ashton, Prime Minister Netanyahu said “it’s hard to see how you cannot have a consensus on Hezbollah as a terrorist organization.” Discussions among EU member states in recent weeks have failed to lead to a consensus on designating Hezbollah as a terror group. The IDF completed a major […]