Israel News

Israel’s high stakes game

Israel’s high stakes game

Opinion: Israel may be taking a dangerous risk that would find it without much-needed U.S. support if war was to break out with Iran but… Read More ›

Blast at Natanz was caused by bomb planted near main electric line – Israeli TV

Blast at Natanz was caused by bomb planted near main electric line – Israeli TV

Report says enrichment facility entirely stopped functioning since blast, nuclear program set back by at least 6 months; separate report says advanced centrifuges damaged  … Read More ›

IDF vs Mossad: National interest takes back seat for credit – analysis

IDF vs Mossad: National interest takes back seat for credit – analysis

The immediate background is multiple attacks on Iranian targets which the Islamic Republic or various reports are attributing to Israel.   Are the IDF and… Read More ›

Ministers extend Shin Bet chief’s tenure by 4 months

Ministers extend Shin Bet chief’s tenure by 4 months

Vote comes following disagreement between Gantz and Netanyahu over the latter’s proposal to nominate his confidant, National Security Advisor Ben-Shabbat, to head the security agency… Read More ›

Intel officials say Mossad behind Natanz power cut; Iran calls it ‘terrorism’

Intel officials say Mossad behind Natanz power cut; Iran calls it ‘terrorism’

Alleged Israeli cyberattack said to strike serious blow to Iranian atomic program; security cabinet to meet next week to discuss recent exchanges with Tehran  … Read More ›

Defense officials call to probe leak of alleged Israeli op. against Iran

Defense officials call to probe leak of alleged Israeli op. against Iran

The revelation of this alleged Israeli involvement was unusual in that generally Israel prefers to keep a low profile if it undertakes such attacks.  … Read More ›

Israel may have reached a ‘sort of herd immunity’ from COVID, expert says

Israel may have reached a ‘sort of herd immunity’ from COVID, expert says

Eran Segal says virus cases down 97% since January as result of successful vaccination drive, additional restrictions can safely be lifted   Israel may have… Read More ›

‘May Prince Philip’s memory be a blessing’ – Israel expresses condolences

‘May Prince Philip’s memory be a blessing’ – Israel expresses condolences

“Prince Philip was the consummate public servant and will be much missed in Israel and across the world.”   Israeli officials expressed their condolences after… Read More ›

What does U.S. shift on Mideast mean for Israel?

What does U.S. shift on Mideast mean for Israel?

Biden is reversing his predecessor’s all-encompassing embrace of Israel and focusing more on the Palestinians; while these may seem like extreme moves after Trump, experts… Read More ›

Netanyahu extends Shin Bet head’s tenure by 4 months amid clash with Gantz

Netanyahu extends Shin Bet head’s tenure by 4 months amid clash with Gantz

Argaman will stay on at security agency past May 2021, as defense minister says he refuses to allow PM to appoint national security adviser as… Read More ›

Israel slams Biden’s resumption of UNRWA funding for Palestinians

Israel slams Biden’s resumption of UNRWA funding for Palestinians

US President Joe Biden had promised during his campaign for the presidency that he would resume such funding, but has yet to make good on… Read More ›

Israel is sending the U.S. a clear message on Iran

Israel is sending the U.S. a clear message on Iran

Analysis: With Washington apparently embracing Tehran at any cost, Jerusalem is taking matters in the region into its own hands, signaling to the White House… Read More ›

Syria says 4 soldiers wounded in Israeli airstrikes near Damascus

Syria says 4 soldiers wounded in Israeli airstrikes near Damascus

Syrian state media reports attack near capital, weeks after reported strikes on weapon stores in same area; Lebanese media reports anti-aircraft missile explodes over Lebanon… Read More ›

Netanyahu trial: Witness was asked to destroy all text messages on scheme

Netanyahu trial: Witness was asked to destroy all text messages on scheme

Witness: Accused ‘insisted that he destroy all text messages relating to the media scheme.’   During the second day of the corruption trial for Prime… Read More ›

‘Mexican standoff’ gave Netanyahu his win

‘Mexican standoff’ gave Netanyahu his win

Analysis: By refusing to throw his lot in with Lapid, Saar effectively made the PM the inevitable choice to form the next government; he had… Read More ›

Netanyahu to meet Bennett Thursday, vows to seek end to ‘cycle of elections’

Netanyahu to meet Bennett Thursday, vows to seek end to ‘cycle of elections’

Officially tasked with forming government, Likud leader reportedly trying to enlist ‘defectors;’ also said considering coalition backed from outside by both Smotrich, Ra’am’s Abbas  … Read More ›

Netanyahu’s trial is a divided Israel’s challenge – editorial

Netanyahu’s trial is a divided Israel’s challenge – editorial

Unfortunately, the recent election and the Netanyahu trial have made it appear that Israel is split between pro-Bibi and anti-Bibi camps.   While Prime Minister… Read More ›

Do not write off Netanyahu just yet

Do not write off Netanyahu just yet

Opinion: The veteran master of tricks and shticks is starting to run out of new material and the latest alleged talks regarding making him ‘President… Read More ›

After day in court, Netanyahu rails at prosecutors, alleging ‘coup attempt’

After day in court, Netanyahu rails at prosecutors, alleging ‘coup attempt’

PM says probe against him was illegally opened with goal of removing him from power, claims cops, prosecutors trying ‘to trample democracy… attempting to annul… Read More ›

Netanyahu as president supported by Knesset majority – Likud source

Netanyahu as president supported by Knesset majority – Likud source

PM’s departure could allow new party leader to build stable 73-MK coalition.   A majority of the MKs who will be sworn in to the… Read More ›