Tag Archives: Israel

IDF Chief Benny Gantz said “the likelihood of chemical weapons use by Syria is very low.” Israel is believed to have conducted a strike on antiaircraft missiles near a chemical weapons-linked facility in Syria in late January. At least seven Syrians wounded in fighting between rebels and Assad’s forces continue to receive treatment in Israeli […]

Israel is conducting indirect negotiations with Hamas via Egyptian mediation; they may involve the possibility of Israel easing its blockade of the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip. Reports suggest the talks are tied to the recent visit by an Israeli security delegation to Egypt.

The Israel Defense Forces completed a drill that simulated multi-front warfare over an extended period of time. The IDF also established a cyber defense situation room intended to protect the IDF’s computer systems.

Police, firefighters, and emergency services are on high alert in Jerusalem following intelligence indicating the possibility of a terror attack in the city. Some security sources cautioned that the threat was “general, rather than specific.”

Defense Minister Barak left for the United States in a “surprise visit.” Barak’s trip will include meetings with top intelligence and Pentagon officials. The trip comes mere days before aides to Prime Minister Netanyahu visit America to prepare for Barack Obama’s March visit to Israel.

The Iranian nuclear program, the unrest in Syria, and the peace process will be the top items discussed between Benjamin Netanyahu and Barack Obama, when Obama visits Israel in the spring. Some officials say the primary purpose of the trip is to tell Israel not to strike Iran and let the US deal with the […]

Prime Minister Netanyahu has reportedly told the families of the victims in the Burgas terror attack that those responsible “will pay the price.” US President Obama is said to be planning a visit to Israel in late March, and Secretary of State Kerry will likely visit the region this month.