Live updates on Israel, regional security, U.S.–Israel relations, and developments affecting the Body of Christ in the Middle East.
David’s Sling nearing operational readiness
Posted on Sunday, January 29, 2017
The joint Israeli-US missile defense system known as David's Sling -- part of Israel's multi-layered missile defense program -- is nearing operational readiness and has been cleared to be presented to potential customers abroad, such as Poland.
Israeli defense minister: Next war must be pursued to the end
Posted on Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman on Tuesday said that any future war will need to continue until there is a decisive result, even if Israel needs to take over "a quarter" or more of the Gaza Strip. The…
Israel Deploys ‘Star Wars’ Missile Killer System
Posted on Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Israel's upgraded ballistic missile shield became operational on Wednesday, in a “Star Wars”-like extension of its capabilities to outer space where incoming missiles can be safely destroyed.
Syria says Israeli airstrikes land near airport west of Damascus
Posted on Friday, January 13, 2017
Syria on Friday accused Israel of firing rockets that hit near a major military airport west of Damascus, triggering a fire, and warned Tel Aviv of repercussions without specifying whether it would retaliate for the attack, the third…
Paris Peace Summit to push for two-state solution: report
Posted on Monday, January 9, 2017
The participants in the upcoming Paris peace summit will urge Israel and the Palestinian Authority to push for the so-called two-state solution based on 1967 borders, Haaretz reported Monday citing the event's summary statement a copy of which…
US House passes motion repudiating UN resolution on Israel
Posted on Friday, January 6, 2017
The US House of Representatives passed a scathing rebuke Thursday night to a United Nations Security Council resolution the Obama administration allowed through last month that condemned Israeli settlements as illegal.
Bloodshed will follow if Trump moves US embassy to Jerusalem (Video)
Posted on Thursday, January 5, 2017
The Palestinians will start a new violent uprising if Donald Trump's incoming White House administration relocates the US Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, a senior Fatah official indicated this week in an interview translated by…
Kerry Held Secret Meetings with PA Authority over UN Resolution
Posted on Tuesday, January 3, 2017
In mid-December 2016, a Palestinian Authority (PA) delegation met in Washington with officials from the outgoing Obama administration for secret talks. On December 27, the Egyptian daily Al-Youm Al-Sabi', which is close to Egyptian intelligence services, published an…
Israel will share ‘evidence’ of Obama-UN collusion with Trump, ambassador says
Posted on Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Israel's ambassador the United States says his country will share evidence with President-elect Donald Trump that the Obama administration was behind a United Nations Security Council resolution that condemned Israel's settlements in Palestinian territory, though the ambassador did…
Netanyahu warns ministers: Obama could take further steps against Israel
Posted on Sunday, December 25, 2016
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Likud ministers on Sunday to stop criticizing US President Barack Obama and calling for annexing territories and building in settlements as a response to UN Security Council Resolution 2334 that passed two days…
