Israeli snipers eliminate Palestinian sniper cell in Gaza
Israel eliminated a Gaza terrorist cell conducting sniper attacks, just after PM Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yaalon declared the border to be quiet.
October 21, 2015Arab-Israeli Conflict
Skepticism over progress ahead of Kerry trip to Middle East
All parties appear to be skeptical a diplomatic solution can be found for the current wave of Palestinian terror.
October 21, 2015
Netanyahu: Abbas has joined forces with ISIS and Hamas
While Netanyahu demanded that the world condemn Abbas for incitement and support of terror, UN Chief Ban Ki-moon equated Palestinian terrorism with Israeli self-defense, calling for the reduction of violence on both sides.
October 21, 2015
UN chief makes surprise visit to Israel
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is in Israel to meet with leaders in wake of the Palestinian terrorism that has shaken the country in recent weeks.
October 20, 2015
Hamas seeks escalation, plotting suicide bombings against Israeli civilians
Hamas is calling for an escalation in violence against Israelis, including suicide bombings, which would increase its prominence in Palestinian politics and terrorism.
October 19, 2015
Jerusalem summons French envoy over proposal for monitors on Temple Mount
Israel is pushing back hard against a French proposal to send international peacekeepers to ensure a status quo on the Temple Mount and that undermines Israel's sovereignty in Jerusalem, its capital.
October 19, 2015
Argentina finally issues arrest warrants for Hezbollah terrorists who bombed Israeli embassy
Two decades too late, Argentina is finally moving forward with the 1992 Israeli embassy bombing case, issuing an international arrest warrant for two suspects.
October 19, 2015
Israel furious over French proposal for international monitors on Temple Mount
Israeli officials are livid over a French proposal to place international monitors on the Temple Mount as a mere provocation against Israel and an empty gesture.
October 18, 2015
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, 2015Israel 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
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, 2015ISIS 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
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
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, 2015ISIS 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