Over the past week, Israeli authorities have submitted indictments against a number of Palestinians involved in terror activities. In addition, the Shin Bet has revealed that another terrorist released in the Gilad Shalit exchange has returned to terror activities.
Is Sinai Israel’s Achilles’ heel?
Two rockets believed to have been fired from the Sinai struck the Israeli city of Eilat. Prime Minister Netanyahu urged Britain to “carefully vet” Syrian rebels before supplying them with arms. The Pentagon requested additional funding for Israel’s Iron Dome defense system. Secretary of State Kerry said there is a two-year window to achieve peace […]
The Mujahideen Shura Council in the Environs of Jerusalem took responsibility for today’s rocket attack on the southern Israeli city of Eilat. Israeli officials say the rockets were launched from the Sinai, but Egyptian authorities have not yet confirmed this.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz said the situation in the West Bank is not headed for a third Intifada. Gantz also said Israel has “the ability to deal with the dangers Iran presents to us,” and that coordination with Egypt on certain issues has improved since Mubarak’s fall.
Palestinian PM’s resignation complicates U.S. plan
Amid the New Divided Egypt, Military and Intelligence Cooperation with Israel
Israel is reportedly planning to institute a building freeze outside of main settlement blocs. Israel reopened the Kerem Shalom crossing with Gaza that it had closed in response to rocket fire from Gaza. The IDF responded to artillery fire from Syria and “registered a direct hit.” Israeli and Egyptian officials said the flow of long-range […]
From Iron Dome to unmanned drones: The IDF’s vision for the future battlefield
Since the beginning of this year, Israeli authorities have thwarted over 30 attempts to abduct Israeli soldiers in the West Bank. The number of thwarted plots in 2013 already surpasses the total for all of 2012.
Israel on guard as Golan goes from bloom to bloodshed
Authorities arrested an Israeli Arab who allegedly fought with members of the “global jihad” in Syria. Secretary of Defense Hagel will visit Turkey and Israel in the coming weeks to try to revive defense ties between the two countries. Defense Minister Ya’alon said Israeli intelligence bodies face “unprecedented challenges, which create both opportunities and dangers.”
Prime Minister Netanyahu said he is “determined” to move forward with peace process. An explosion along the border between Israel and Gaza damaged an IDF vehicle. An Israeli Arab, who was recruited by Hezbollah in Denmark, was sentenced to seven years in prison for spying for the terror group by an Israeli court. The IAF […]
Egyptian Violence Raises Anxiety Over Islamists’ Rhetoric About Minorities
Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel cannot rely on anyone, not even its closest ally, to deal with the Iranian nuclear program. Authorities arrested three Islamic Jihad terrorists near Hebron. The arrest of five members of a Hamas terror cell in March was released for publication.
US Reviews Military Options for Syria
Supporters of Salafi jihadists in the Gaza Strip are increasing their protests against Hamas both online and in public. On Saturday, a small protest in Rafah was organized by supporters of Salafi jihadists currently imprisoned by Hamas.
Egypt’s political, military leadership divided over support for Hamas
The Foreign Ministry revealed that 4% of the Palestinian Authority’s budget goes to convicted terrorists in Israeli prisons. Israel denied a link to a ship carrying arms off the coast of Egypt under the Togolese flag that was seized by Egyptian authorities on April 4. Major General Sami Turjeman took over as the head of […]
While Hamas appears to be continuing its arrest campaign against Salafi jihadists, some Salafi jihadists currently imprisoned in Gaza have begun hunger strikes in protest.
The prime minister’s national security adviser said UN observers in southern Lebanon have done a poor job tracking Hezbollah armament buildup. Israel called on the UN to condemn recent rocket fire from Gaza.
Israeli reporters covering Palestinians face threats
New IDF commander charged with preventing another intifada
Israeli government seeks to settle Bedouin issue
According to the Shin Bet’s March report on terrorism, 14 rockets and mortars were fired from the Gaza Strip towards Israel in March. Secretary of State Kerry will visit Israel in the coming days. Prime Minister Netanyahu warned that if rockets continue to be fired from Gaza then Israel “will respond vigorously.” An Iron Dome […]
The Mujahideen Shura Council in the Environs of Jerusalem took responsibility for two separate rocket attacks against Israel. In addition, the group called on Hamas to release Salafi jihadists currently imprisoned in Gaza.
The Mujahideen Shura Council in the Environs of Jerusalem claimed to have fired six more rockets from Gaza toward Israel today. In addition, the Ibn Taymiyyah Media Center alleged that a Salafi jihadist was arrested by Hamas forces in Gaza.
Defense Minister Ya’alon said Israel is prepared to act and has acted against the transfer of strategic weapons to Hezbollah from Syria. After an IDF jeep was struck by shots from Syria, the IDF struck the source. A mortar shell from Syria also landed in Israel. A military court convicted a Palestinian of the murder […]
What the Iraq war taught me about Syria
Imprisoned, Tortured, Killed: Human Trafficking Thrives on Sinai Peninsula