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Hamas announces ceasefire with Israel

Posted on Monday, August 31, 2020

Hamas and Israel reached a ceasefire agreement, ending two weeks of rising tensions between the two entities.

IDF strikes Hamas targets amid continued tensions

Posted on Sunday, August 30, 2020

The Israeli military (IDF) has confirmed in a statement that it struck Hamas terrorist group targets in Gaza early Friday morning, in response to six rockets fired from the Strip toward southern Israel during the night, the Jerusalem…

Netanyahu: ‘Many more’ secret talks with Arab nations after US-brokered UAE agreement

Posted on Sunday, August 30, 2020

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that there are "many more unpublicized meetings with Arab and Muslim leaders to normalize relations with the state of Israel" following its historic peace agreement with the United Arab Emirates brokered by…

In Israel, Kushner says ‘stage is set’ for Mideast progress

Posted on Sunday, August 30, 2020

White House adviser Jared Kushner on Sunday trumpeted the recent agreement by Israel and the United Arab Emirates to establish diplomatic relations as a historic breakthrough and said “the stage is now set” for other Arab states to…

Hundreds of anti-Netanyahu protesters block roads in Tel Aviv and Haifa

Posted on Thursday, August 27, 2020

Hundreds of Israelis blocked roads at simultaneous demonstrations calling for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s resignation in Tel Aviv and Haifa on Thursday night.

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets following shots fired at IDF position

Posted on Thursday, August 27, 2020

Israeli attack helicopters and fighter jets struck posts belonging to Hezbollah along the Lebanese border early Wednesday morning after IDF troops were fired upon near Kibbutz Menara in the Upper Galilee.

Israeli aircraft strike Hezbollah posts after shots fired at troops

Posted on Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Israeli aircraft bombed several Hezbollah observation posts along Israel’s northern border early Wednesday after shots were fired from Lebanon toward Israel Defense Force soldiers, the army said.

National Security Adviser to lead Israeli delegation to UAE next week

Posted on Tuesday, August 25, 2020

An official Israeli delegation led by National Security Adviser Meir Ben Shabbat is set to travel to Abu Dhabi next Monday, following the announcement of normalization between Israel and the United Arab Emirates.

Abbas: Normalization between Arabs, Israel won’t achieve peace

Posted on Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Normalization of relations between Israel and the Arab countries will not achieve peace and stability in the region, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said Tuesday.

Netanyahu and Putin discuss UAE deal, Israeli air strikes in Syria

Posted on Monday, August 24, 2020

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, with the two discussing cooperation on combating the coronavirus pandemic and regional issues, a statement from the Kremlin said.

Pompeo: We’ll honor Israel’s military edge, but are reviewing arms sales to UAE

Posted on Monday, August 24, 2020

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized on Monday that America was committed to maintaining Israel’s military superiority in the region while appearing to hint at an impending deal by which the Trump…

3,200-year-old fort, site of epic battles in biblical era, found in south Israel

Posted on Monday, August 24, 2020

A 3,200-year-old Canaanite citadel where epic battles were fought during biblical times has been unearthed near the southern Israeli city of Kiryat Gat, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced Sunday.

Likud, Blue and White back compromise to avoid elections

Posted on Monday, August 24, 2020

The political crisis that could lead to a fourth election in 19 months being initiated Monday night appeared on its way to being resolved on Saturday night, when both Likud and Blue and White accepted a compromise.

Israeli laser system shoots down 32 explosive balloons from Gaza

Posted on Sunday, August 23, 2020

Using the Lahav Or (‘Light Blade’) combat laser, Israel intercepted 32 explosive and incendiary balloons fired by terrorists from the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip, as seen in this video released by Israel’s Border Police.

Trump says he expects not only Saudis, but also Iran, to make Middle East peace

Posted on Thursday, August 20, 2020

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday night he expected Saudi Arabia to join Arab normalization with Israel, hours after the country’s foreign minister ruled out any formalized ties before an Israeli-Palestinian peace accord. He then said he believed…

IDF strikes Hamas targets in Gaza for 10th straight day

Posted on Thursday, August 20, 2020

The IDF conducted strikes by air and from tank fire on Thursday on targets in Gaza for 10th straight day after incendiary devices launched from the Strip caused 42 fires in communities in the south.

Israel pushes for changes in UN’s Lebanon peacekeeping force

Posted on Thursday, August 20, 2020

As the United Nations prepares to renew the mandate of its peacekeeping operation in southern Lebanon, Israel is working with Security Council members to push for tough changes in the way the force deals with the Hezbollah militant…

Saudi FM says no ties with Israel until peace with Palestinians

Posted on Thursday, August 20, 2020

Saudi Arabia maintains its policy of not making ties with Israel official until there is peace with the Palestinians, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan said on Wednesday.

After rocket fire, Israeli airstrikes target Hamas special forces base in Gaza

Posted on Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Israeli war planes carried out series of airstrikes in the Gaza Strip late Tuesday night, after Palestinians fired a rocket and sent several arson balloons into Israel, sparking a series a fires, the Israel Defense Forces said.

With drones, robots and sensors, IDF readies Ground Forces for future war

Posted on Tuesday, August 18, 2020

The Israeli military sees its Ground Forces — tanks, infantry, combat engineering and artillery — as in desperate need for a makeover if it is to be prepared for the types of battles it is likely to encounter…

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