Hamas officials continue to harshly condemn reports that suggest the group is tied to last August’s attack on an Egyptian military outpost. Meanwhile, in the West Bank, Palestinian Authority security forces are cracking down on Hamas operatives.
Palestinian violence in West Bank has increased
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.
IDF turns attention to Lebanon as Syrian army falls apart
How life of spy Ben Zygier unravelled
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.
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 […]
Inside Bibi’s apology to Turkey
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.
Picture the Third Lebanon War
Hossam Taleb Yaacoub, Lebanese-Swedish dual citizen and Hezbollah member, was found guilty of membership in a criminal organization by a Cypriot court.
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-Turkey Strategic Ties Show Signs of Thawing
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.
Amid Obama Visit, Palestinian Authority Cracking Down on Hamas Terror Operatives in West Bank
How Many Rockets Did Iron Dome Shoot Down?
US, Israel increasingly concerned about construction of Iran’s plutonium-producing reactor
Israel, surrounded by violence, seals off borders
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 […]
Looking across Sinai: Israel’s View of Egypt
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.
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.
Damascus, rebels trade charges on “chemical attack”
Where have all the Gaza rockets gone?
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 […]
Israel’s new, less experienced security cabinet seems more hawkish on Iran
Israel to ask Obama to use air strikes in case of Syrian missile transfer
Netanyahu’s pick for defense minister cautious on Iran
Israel-Syria Border Becomes Flashpoint
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.