Israel
Israel renewed monthly tax transfers to the Palestinian Authority. Israeli air activity over Lebanon has increased in recent weeks. Israel extended its closure of the Kerem Shalom crossing, which began after rocket fire from Gaza last week.
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Hezbollah
IDF turns attention to Lebanon as Syrian army falls apart
Hezbollah
How life of spy Ben Zygier unravelled
Al Nusrah Front, allies seize border area across the Golan Heights
Al Qaeda’s affiliate in Syria teamed up with several rebel groups to overrun an air force base and several checkpoints in Dara’a province. The operation put Al Nusrah and its allies in effective control of an area that borders both Israel and Jordan.
Israel
Hackers claimed to have breached the Mossad’s firewall and obtained details on over 34,000 Israeli officials. Israeli forces destroyed a Syrian machine gun nest after gunmen fired from Syria into Israel twice in the past 24 hours. A senior Israeli official said Israel’s recent apology to Turkey did not mean the blockade of Gaza was […]
Israel
Inside Bibi’s apology to Turkey
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Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke with Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan for the first time since the May 2010 Gaza flotilla incident. Netanyahu apologized for deaths caused during the incident and noted that there were “operational mistakes.” President Obama concluded his first visit to Israel as president.
Hezbollah
Picture the Third Lebanon War
Hezbollah member found guilty in Cyprus
Hossam Taleb Yaacoub, Lebanese-Swedish dual citizen and Hezbollah member, was found guilty of membership in a criminal organization by a Cypriot court.
Ansar Jerusalem slams Obama’s visit to Israel
In a new statement, Ansar Jerusalem slammed President Obama’s ongoing trip to Israel and said that the visit will facilitate plots against Muslims.
Israel
Israel-Turkey Strategic Ties Show Signs of Thawing
Al Qaeda-linked group claims responsibility for rocket attacks on Israel
The al Qaeda-linked Mujahideen Shura Council in the Environs of Jerusalem (MSC) claimed responsibility for rocket attacks in Israel earlier this morning. The attacks were in protest of President Obama’s visit.
Hamas
Amid Obama Visit, Palestinian Authority Cracking Down on Hamas Terror Operatives in West Bank
Israel
How Many Rockets Did Iron Dome Shoot Down?
Iran
US, Israel increasingly concerned about construction of Iran’s plutonium-producing reactor
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Israel, surrounded by violence, seals off borders
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President Obama began his first trip to Israel as President. Defense Secretary Hagel is planning an April visit to Israel. An Israeli official said the US is “very seriously” preparing for a potential attack on Iran. Intelligence Minister Steinitz said it was “apparently clear” that chemical weapons were used in Syria on March 19. The […]
Egypt
Looking across Sinai: Israel’s View of Egypt
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Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon officially assumed his office. Molotov cocktails were thrown at an Israeli bus on a road that President Obama will travel on during his upcoming visit scheduled to begin on March 20. Israeli security sources said chemical weapons were used in Syria.
Egypt investigating Hamas ties to Sinai events
Egyptian authorities are looking into Hamas’ ties to a 2012 terror attack that killed 16 Egyptian soldiers as well as the recent discovery of fabrics for military uniforms in a smuggling tunnel between Egypt and Gaza.
Syria
Damascus, rebels trade charges on “chemical attack”
Hamas
Where have all the Gaza rockets gone?
Israel
The 33rd government of Israel was sworn in. In his address before the Knesset, Prime Minister Netanyahu said “Israel will use any means necessary to prevent weapons from falling into the hands of hostile organizations.” The IDF is planning on moving most of its headquarters from Tel Aviv to mega-bases in the south of the […]
Iran
Israel’s new, less experienced security cabinet seems more hawkish on Iran
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Israel to ask Obama to use air strikes in case of Syrian missile transfer
Iran
Netanyahu’s pick for defense minister cautious on Iran
Israel
Israel-Syria Border Becomes Flashpoint
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Israeli forces arrested 10 Palestinians linked to a March 15 rock-throwing attack that injured a number of Israeli civilians including an infant. A coalition agreement was signed between Likud Beiteinu, Habayit Hayehudi, and Yesh Atid. The government is expected to be sworn in early next week.
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IDF Intelligence Chief: Terror organizations on the rise
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Aviv Kochavi, the head of Israel’s Military Intelligence, said there are signs of a “second round of uprisings” in the Middle East. Kochavi also said that more and more jihadist organizations are sprouting up in the Sinai and Syria. With regard to the potential for a third Intifada, Kochavi said: “We estimate there’s no energy […]