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In first, Russian military said to fire S-300 missiles at Israeli jets over Syria

In first, Russian military said to fire S-300 missiles at Israeli jets over Syria

TV says incident came as IAF fighters departed area after alleged strike last week and they were not in danger; move could signal a significant… Read More ›

Hamas calls for mass Nakba Day ascent to Temple Mount

Hamas calls for mass Nakba Day ascent to Temple Mount

Sunday marks both Nakba Day and Pesach Sheni (Second Passover), and both Hamas and Jewish Temple Mount activist organizations called for people to visit, setting… Read More ›

After 3.5 years, IDF releases name of officer killed in botched Gaza operation

After 3.5 years, IDF releases name of officer killed in botched Gaza operation

Lt. Col. Mahmoud Khir al-Din, identified previously only as ‘Mem,’ was struck by comrade’s bullet during November 2018 intel-gathering action that went south in Khan… Read More ›

TRAGIC: Heroic Israeli Commando Killed in Operation, Survived by Wife and Six Kids

TRAGIC: Heroic Israeli Commando Killed in Operation, Survived by Wife and Six Kids

WEST BANK — Noam Raz, a heroic member of an elite Israeli force, was tragically killed in an anti-terror operation near Jenin on Friday. The… Read More ›

Abbas threatens to turn to ICC over Al Jazeera reporter’s killing

Abbas threatens to turn to ICC over Al Jazeera reporter’s killing

Palestinian Authority head Mahmoud Abbas said he will go to the International Criminal Court to “punish the criminals” for her death.   The Palestinian Authority… Read More ›

Israel asks U.S. to intervene with PA for joint probe into journalist’s death

Israel asks U.S. to intervene with PA for joint probe into journalist’s death

Officials say Palestinian Authority may be reluctant to cooperate in an inquiry with Israel to determine who shot Shireen Abu Akleh, killed in exchanges of… Read More ›

IDF probe said to zero in on firefight 150 meters from where reporter was killed

IDF probe said to zero in on firefight 150 meters from where reporter was killed

Israel’s US envoy says he’s invited DC to join probe into death of Shireen Abu Akleh, and made clear to Washington that Palestinians are refusing… Read More ›

Over 1,200 IDF soldiers examined after WSJ leak on naval ops against Iran

Over 1,200 IDF soldiers examined after WSJ leak on naval ops against Iran

Over 1,200 soldiers were exposed to the secret information, while only about 450 had signed a confidentiality agreement.   The communications of about 1,200 IDF… Read More ›

Israel, Palestinians said in talks to cooperate on probe into reporter’s death

Israel, Palestinians said in talks to cooperate on probe into reporter’s death

Report says bullet extracted from Shireen Abu Akleh’s body is a 5.56 mm round used by both IDF soldiers and Palestinian terror groups   Israeli… Read More ›

Alleged Israeli strike targets site near Syrian border – report

Alleged Israeli strike targets site near Syrian border – report

According to the Iran-affiliated Lebanese UNews agency, four missiles were fired toward the site and no casualties were reported.   An alleged Israeli missile strike… Read More ›

Israel must find a way to outsmart Hamas on public relations front

Israel must find a way to outsmart Hamas on public relations front

Opinion: While Israel is strong militarily, it never achieves its objectives during confrontations in Gaza due to international pressure; Jerusalem needs to offer Hamas a… Read More ›

Shura council huddles to deliberate Ra’am’s future in the coalition

Shura council huddles to deliberate Ra’am’s future in the coalition

Report claims Islamist party won’t quit coalition but plans to keep freeze in place; Ra’am reportedly considering reuniting with Joint List   The religious council… Read More ›

Biden considering visit to Palestinian hospital in east Jerusalem – report

Biden considering visit to Palestinian hospital in east Jerusalem – report

Biden accepted Prime Minister Naftali Bennet’s invitation to visit Israel on April 24.   US President Joe Biden is considering a visit to Al Makassed… Read More ›

Hamas riding terror wave, not leading it, IDF says

Hamas riding terror wave, not leading it, IDF says

Military says terror group’s leader Yahya Sinwar should not be seen as the one orchestrating the violence as it would only serve to bolster his… Read More ›

Jordanian king expected to meet Biden at White House over Temple Mount tensions

Jordanian king expected to meet Biden at White House over Temple Mount tensions

Leaders reportedly to focus on reducing pressures surrounding flashpoint Jerusalem holy site that threatens to spark a wider conflict and hurt ties between Israel and… Read More ›

IDF Launches Most Extensive War Drill In Decades

IDF Launches Most Extensive War Drill In Decades

The Israel Defense Forces announced on Monday the start of its largest war drill in decades, dubbed “Chariots of Fire.” The month-long exercise will prepare… Read More ›

Terror wave: Palestinian infiltration of Tekoa thwarted, stabbing at Damascus Gate

Terror wave: Palestinian infiltration of Tekoa thwarted, stabbing at Damascus Gate

Border Police officer stabbed at Damascus gate, attacker shot * Palestinian attack thwarted in West Bank Tekoa settlement, terrorist killed   Israel was struck by… Read More ›

Israel juggling Iran, Gaza, and domestic politics

Israel juggling Iran, Gaza, and domestic politics

Analysis: Upcoming week may be a significant turning point for the security and political future of the country; with Iran nuclear deal at crossroads and… Read More ›

IDF said to oppose calls to assassinate Hamas’ leader in Gaza

IDF said to oppose calls to assassinate Hamas’ leader in Gaza

Analysis: Senior military officials tell Ynet on condition of anonymity that Israel should carry out targeted killing of high-profile Gaza officials only when suitable to… Read More ›

Israel extends closure on West Bank, Gaza as hunt for Elad terrorists continues

Israel extends closure on West Bank, Gaza as hunt for Elad terrorists continues

IDF issues orders to raze homes of two terrorists who killed guard at Ariel settlement; families can appeal decision   Israel has extended the closure… Read More ›