Tag Archives: Israel

Israel reportedly increased its security alert along the Lebanon border. The increase comes a day after the Air Force intercepted a drone believed to have been sent by Hezbollah. At the end of May, Israeli authorities will simulate the firing of hundreds of rockets and missiles from Gaza, Syria, and Lebanon. Deputy Defense Minister Dannon […]

The Israeli Air Force intercepted a drone five nautical miles off the coast of Israel near Haifa. Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel is prepared to deal with any threat posed by Syria or Lebanon in the air, land, or sea. The IDF will reportedly stop using white phosphorous as smokescreens in operations due to the […]

Israeli intelligence agencies remain divided over whether the Assad regime has used chemical weapons in Syria. Members of the Israeli security cabinet recently visited Mossad headquarters to familiarize themselves with the intelligence agency and receive briefings on a variety of security issues. Attorney-General Yehuda Weinstein concluded that authorities can continue asking to view the emails […]

An Israeli delegation arrived in Turkey for discussions with Turkish officials on the potential for compensation for victims in the May 2010 flotilla incident. Defense Minister Ya’alon hinted that Israel had previously “acted” in Syria to prevent the transfer of advanced weaponry to Hezbollah. Ya’alon’s comment is believed to be in reference to the January […]

Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel will “exact a price” against those behind the recent rocket attack on Eilat from the Sinai. While in Israel, Secretary of Defense Hagel said the United States and Israel see “exactly the same” threat from Iran. Former Foreign Minister Lieberman said he will quit politics if he is found guilty […]

Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel is ready to act to stop the transfer of advanced Syrian weaponry to terror groups. Secretary of Defense Hagel will arrive in Israel on April 20 for discussions on Iran and Syria. An Israeli official said Egypt was supposed to stop yesterday’s rocket attack from the Sinai, but failed. Two […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]