Arab-Israeli Conflict

New York City Mayor de Blasio in Jerusalem: ‘When you’re under attack, we feel under attack too’

In his first visit to Israel in office, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio stood firm with Jerusalem and expressed solidarity with Israelis, who are dealing with a month-long wave of Palestinian terror attacks.

October 18, 2015

Palestinians carry out six more terror attacks over weekend

The weekend saw no signs f the wave of Palestinian terror attacks against Israelis abating. Palestinian terrorists executed six major attacks and several other terror-related incidents.

October 18, 2015

IDF considers new, high-tech Gaza border fence

Israel could build a new border fence along the Gaza Strip after repeated breaches of the current fence by violent demonstrators, resulting in deaths.

October 15, 2015

Israeli government approves new measures to fight terrorism

Looking for new ways to fight the recent wave of Palestinian terror, the government authorized a new list of measures to stem the attacks.

October 14, 2015

Knesset passes new law in fight against Palestinian terrorism

Israel is using all the means at its disposal, including the law, to combat the latest wave of Palestinian terror.

October 13, 2015

Quartet cancels trip to Israel over bad timing

On Netanyahu's behest, an international delegation of foreign ministers will not land in Israel and will postpone its efforts to restart peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians.

October 13, 2015

Palestinian terrorist stabs Israeli; overpowered by bystanders

Palestinian terrorists have managed to spread terror to yet another location, this time striking in the city of Ra'anana twice.

October 13, 2015

YouTube shuts down Hamas channel

YouTube has shut down a Hamas channel, possibly in response to a letter from Israel's Foreign Ministry asking it to remove videos that promote killing Jews. Social media continues to play a prominent role in Palestinian incitement.

October 12, 2015

Palestinian terrorist shot outside Jerusalem’s Old City

The latest in a long string of Palestinian terror attacks ended Monday morning with no Israeli casualties. The terrorist was killed.

October 12, 2015

Arab terrorist stabs 4 Israelis in northern Israel

The wave of Muslim terror continues in Israel, this time striking at a mall in northern Israel.

October 12, 2015

Israel passes new laws in fight against terror

Israel is using all the means at its disposal, including the law, to combat the latest wave of Palestinian terror.

October 11, 2015

Netanyahu and Kerry discuss Palestinian terror in Israel, urge calm

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State John Kerry discussed the recent wave of Palestinian violence, and called for calm. No such statement was issued by Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

October 11, 2015

Palestinian terrorist explodes car bomb near capital; Israeli officer wounded

The latest Palestinian terror attack, a suicide car bombing near Jerusalem, may indicate the onset of a significant rise in the wave of terror against Israelis.

October 11, 2015

Israel pounds Gaza targets in response to Hamas rocket attacks

Israel’s Air Force responded to the increasing terrorist rocket fire from Gaza that forced Israeli residents in the south to run for cover late Saturday night.

October 11, 2015

Iran’s Khamenei Bans Further Talks with US

Iran's leader warned against further negotiations with the US and the negative influence they will have on Iran, possibly dashing Obama's hopes for closer relations with the Islamic Republic.

October 8, 2015

Israel bombs Hamas target in response to rocket attack

Israel’s Air Force responded to the increasing rocket fire from Gaza that had residents in the south running for cover late Sunday evening.

October 6, 2015

Israel attacks Hamas targets in Gaza in response to rocket fire

Israel's Air Force responded to the increasing rocket fire from Gaza, the latest attack by Hamas disturbing the Sukkot holiday celebrations.

September 30, 2015

IDF responds to spillover rocket fire from Syria

Responding to fire from Syria, the IDF pounded targets in Syria.

September 28, 2015

Defense Minister: Israel Won’t Allow Hezbollah to Get Russian Arms

Israeli defense minister Moshe Ya'alon said that Hezbollah would not be allowed to benefit from Russia’s increasing involvement in Syria.

September 24, 2015

Palestinians destroy Joseph's Tomb in 2000.

Palestinian mob attacks Jews praying at Joseph’s Tomb

An IDF soldier was injured as scores of Palestinians attacked Jews praying at Joseph’s Tomb. There has been an upswing in anti-Semitic violence over the High Holidays.

September 21, 2015

Gaza terrorists fire rockets at Israel; IAF retaliates

This was the 11th rocket from Gaza to hit Israeli territory since January 2015. Several others have been fired at Israel, but fell short of their targets.

September 20, 2015

Abbas threatens to ‘drop bombshell’ during UN speech

Besides demonizing the Jewish state, Palestinian Authority Chair Mahmoud Abbas threatened to "drop a bombshell" during his UN address at the end of the month.

September 17, 2015

ISIS planning attacks against Israelis in Sinai

Israeli security officials warn that ISIS plans to attack tourist resorts in Sinai and, eventually, Israel itself.

September 16, 2015

MFA Director General Dore Gold at reopening of Israel Embassy in Cairo

Israel reopens embassy in Egypt after four years

Israel reopened its embassy in Cairo exactly four years after it was stormed by an Islamic mob and subsequently shut down.

September 10, 2015

Israeli woman escapes injury in terror attack, suffers shock

An Israeli woman attacked by Palestinian terrorists in a drive-by shooting incident in Samaria managed to avoid injury.

September 9, 2015

Family Fears for Israeli Man Missing in Yemen

A Yemeni-born Israeli went missing while attempting to travel to his birthplace to bring his brother back with him. His family fears he was abducted by ISIS.

September 8, 2015

Israeli minister demands drastic measures against PA if it annuls peace accords

Minister Yuval Steinitz is calling for drastic measures against the Palestinian Authority if it nullifies the Oslo peace accords with Israel.

September 8, 2015

Report: PA Chair Mahmoud Abbas to declare Oslo Peace Accords null and void

Will Abbas declare an end to the peace process with Israel and dissolve the Palestinian Authority?

September 7, 2015

Israeli policeman wounded in Jenin anti-terror raid

An Israeli elite policeman was wounded during an overnight operation to capture Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists in Samaria.

September 1, 2015

Israeli wounded in Palestinian drive-by terror attack

An Israeli citizen was wounded in the latest of a rapidly growing string of Palestinian terror attacks in Judea and Samaria.

August 30, 2015

IAF attacks Hamas target in response to rocket fire

Palestinian terrorists in Gaza fired a rocket at Israeli civilians. No injuries or damage were reported. The IAF retaliated with an accurate hit on a Hamas target.

August 27, 2015

Palestinian Authority aims to unite with Iran against Israel

In a renewed effort to bolster anti-Israel activity, PA Chair Mahmoud Abbas will visit Iranian leaders and is working to consolidating ties with Tehran.

August 18, 2015

Palestinian terrorist killed after stabbing Border Policeman

An attempted stabbing in Samaria on Monday morning was the third such attack in the area within 48 hours. The victim was only lightly wounded.

August 17, 2015

Members of Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigade terrorist group

Shin Bet: Israel has prevented 111 attempted terrorist attacks so far this year

A review of the 111 attempted terrorist attacks reported by the Shin Bet shows a trend towards decentralization in Palestinian terrorism.

August 13, 2015

Gaza terrorists fire rocket at Israel; IAF retaliates

Palestinian terrorists in Gaza fired at least one rocket at Israeli civilians over the weekend. No injuries or damage was reported. The IAF retaliated.

August 9, 2015

US would defend Israel against Iranian attack, says senior American official

The US is not only committed to maintaining Israel’s qualitative military edge, but would also defend it in the event of an Iranian attack, says senior official.

August 4, 2015

Palestinian terrorists fire two rockets at Israel from Gaza

Palestinian terrorists in Gaza fired two rockets at Israeli civilians over the weekend. No injuries or damage was reported.

August 2, 2015

Palestinian terrorists fire rocket at Israel; IAF retaliates

Once again, terrorists in Gaza fired a rocket at Israeli civilians, and the IAF retaliated by attacking terror targets in the Strip.

July 16, 2015

Lebanon claims to have recovered Israeli drone

The Lebanese army claims it has recovered an Israeli UAV that fell off its coast.

July 13, 2015

Hamas working with ISIS, says senior IDF officer

A year after Operation Protective Edge, an IDF intelligence expert discusses the outcome and the emerging threats, including Hamas alliances.

July 8, 2015

ISIS fires rockets at Israel from Sinai; Egypt intensifies war on terror groups

This latest incident comes as Egyptian troops have been battling ISIS terrorists since their massive attack on several Egyptian military positions in the Sinai last week.

July 5, 2015

French seeking ways to force revival of Israeli-PA peace talks

The French are persisting with their initiative to revive the stalled diplomatic process between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.

June 30, 2015

Report: Netanyahu considering Israel’s withdrawal from UN Human Rights Council

IDF Radio reports that during a closed-door session, Netanyahu referred to the UNHRC commission of inquiry as a “hypocritical committee.”

June 29, 2015

Gaza terrorists fire rocket at Israel; IAF retaliates

Palestinian terrorists fired a rocket at Israel, and the IAF responded by attacking terror targets. Critics say that the government must put an end to this, once and for all.

June 24, 2015

Israeli Arab Parliamentarian joins anti-Israel flotilla

Israeli-Arab parliamentarian Basel Ghattas is joining an anti-Israel group on an illegal ship to Gaza in protest of the maritime blockade on the Hamas-ruled Strip.

June 23, 2015

French FM Fabius ignores Netanyahu’s vow to resist any peace plan that endangers Israel’s security

Despite Netanyahu's promise to resist any peace initiative which endangers Israel's security, French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius made clear he plans to advance such a proposal.

June 22, 2015

Netanyahu rejects peace initiatives that will compromise Israel’s security

Netanyahu says Israel will stand strong against any international pressure that pushes the Jewish state to compromise its security in a deal with the Palestinians.

June 21, 2015

Report: Israeli Air Force attacks target in Lebanon

Sketchy reports in the Arab media emerged Sunday of an IAF attack in Lebanon. Neither the IDF nor Hezbollah, which would have been the target, commented.

June 21, 2015

French foreign minister to arrive in Israel to push peace initiative

In an effort to boost a French peace initiative at the UN, Laurent Fabius will visit the region this weekend. Israel fears this is another attempt to force an unfavorable solution

June 17, 2015

IDF to establish unified cyber command to face modern warfare challenges

The IDF has set in motion plans to conquer the future battle field – cyberspace.

June 16, 2015

Report: Hamas seeking long-term ceasefire with Israel

Several reports indicate that Hamas is seeking a ceasefire with Israel in order to focus on the challenges it faces within Gaza.

June 16, 2015

Palestinian terrorist killed after IDF jeep he attacked crashes into him

A Palestinian terrorist died Sunday morning after an IDF jeep at which he threw a Molotov cocktail inadvertently hit him.

June 14, 2015

Majority of Palestinians in Gaza want to emigrate, poll shows

While most Palestinians are disheartened by their leadership and lack of freedom, nearly half say that ending the Israeli "occupation" is the most urgent matter.

June 10, 2015

US General Dempsey: Iran nuclear deal won’t threaten Israel’s security

US General Martin Dempsey, on a visit to Israel, tried to assuage any fears regarding the emerging nuclear deal with Iran.

June 10, 2015

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon. (Shutterstock)

UN leaves Israel and Hamas off blacklist of child rights abusers

The UN was right to leave Israel off the list, but wrongfully equated the Jewish state with Hamas and ignored the terror group's consistent use of children as human shields.

June 9, 2015

Iran nuclear deal has too many loopholes, Israeli minister warns

"The future of global security cannot rely on the hypothesis that Iran will become Holland," Steinitz said, regarding the pending deal that would lift all sanctions.

June 9, 2015

Czech foreign minister: It’s getting harder to defend Israel because of ‘settlements’

Czech foreign minister Lubomir Zaoralek blamed 'settlements' for the reason his country may not want to continue supporting Israel. He did not acknowledge that Israel is more willing than the Palestinians to make peace.

June 9, 2015

EU: No nuclear deal unless Iran comes clean about past weapons research

As the deadline for the negotiations between Iran and the P5+1 powers nears, the ability to finalize a nuclear deal appears to be growing more distant.

June 8, 2015

Netanyahu: Not too late to stop ‘bad deal’ with Iran

Netanyahu again warned against making a "bad deal" with Iran, urging global leaders to work towards a safer agreement that would ensure global stability.

June 8, 2015

Gaza terrorists fire rocket at Israel, IAF retaliates

For the third time in two weeks, an ISIS-linked group fired rockets at Israel from Gaza. The IAF retaliated with an air strike on a terror target.

June 7, 2015

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