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Israel strikes Hamas targets after Gaza rocket fire

Israel strikes Hamas targets after Gaza rocket fire

IDF says military aircraft hit sites linked to the Strip’s terrorist rulers, including an armaments production facility and a smuggling tunnel   The Israeli military… Read More ›

On this Independence Day, Israelis have a lot to be proud of

On this Independence Day, Israelis have a lot to be proud of

Opinion: While seems public dissatisfaction with the state of the country is rising, factual data proves that not only are we stronger and more prosperous… Read More ›

Memorial Day sorrow fades into joy as Israel ushers in 73rd Independence Day

Memorial Day sorrow fades into joy as Israel ushers in 73rd Independence Day

At celebratory event in Jerusalem, Netanyahu contravenes tradition by issuing video speech; Pfizer CEO hailed as a Jewish hero, lauds ‘groundbreaking’ vaccination campaign   Israel… Read More ›

Sources in Iraq deny Iran media claims of attack on ‘Israelis’

Sources in Iraq deny Iran media claims of attack on ‘Israelis’

The sensitive nature of the claims paired with the lack of detail left many skeptical as to whether an attack had taken place.   Sources… Read More ›

A nation of grief and joy

A nation of grief and joy

Opinion: On Memorial Day, some of us mourn in private, others reach out to bereaved families to share in their pain, others still provide solace… Read More ›

Senior Iran official confirms ‘thousands of centrifuges damaged and destroyed’

Senior Iran official confirms ‘thousands of centrifuges damaged and destroyed’

Admission of scale of damage at Natanz casts doubts on Tehran’s ability to ramp up uranium enrichment to 60%, as threatened; Israeli report says whole… Read More ›

Fauci: Israeli COVID-19 study misleading on vaccine effectiveness

Fauci: Israeli COVID-19 study misleading on vaccine effectiveness

Fauci explained that the while the S. African variant can break through the vaccines, they are still effective at preventing serious illness and death.  … Read More ›

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 ›