Live updates on Israel, regional security, U.S.–Israel relations, and developments affecting the Body of Christ in the Middle East.
David’s Sling shoots down mock missile in successful trial
Posted on Thursday, April 2, 2015
Following recent assessments on the significant rocket threat posed by Hezbollah to the Israeli home front, the Defense Ministry said Wednesday that it carried out a successful test of the US-Israel developed David’s Sling anti-missile system, which is…
Hezbollah Rockets Outfitted with Iranian Guided Warheads
Posted on Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Iran is placing guided warheads on its rockets and smuggling them to Hezbollah in Lebanon, a senior Defense Ministry official involved in preparing Israeli air defenses said Tuesday, the Jerusalem Post reported.
France preparing draft for UN resolution on Palestine
Posted on Tuesday, March 31, 2015
France sees a window of opportunity after Israel’s elections to get the United States on board with a new push for Mideast peace, and is preparing a draft UN Security Council resolution in about 12 days, according to…
On Eve of Possible Iranian Nuke Deal, Israel Shows Off Latest Sub
Posted on Tuesday, March 31, 2015
With a possible agreement on Iran's nuclear program approaching, the Israeli navy today hosted military reporters on a tour of its latest submarine, part of an underwater fleet reportedly armed with nuclear-tipped cruise missiles that will serve as…
Putin pledges support for Palestinian state
Posted on Monday, March 30, 2015
Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country will support efforts to build a Palestinian state with a capital in East Jerusalem, the Times of Israel reported.
Iran Nuke Deal Worse Than Israel Feared, Netanyahu Says
Posted on Monday, March 30, 2015
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Sunday against the emerging nuclear deal with Iran, as Iranian and Western officials in Lausanne, Switzerland were rushing to reach a framework agreement by an end-of-month deadline, the Times of Israel reported.
Obama Looks to UN to Force Two-State Solution
Posted on Thursday, March 19, 2015
After years of blocking U.N. efforts to pressure Israelis and Palestinians into accepting a lasting two-state solution, the United States is edging closer toward supporting a U.N. Security Council resolution that would call for the resumption of political…
Netanyahu hails ‘a great victory for our people’
Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2015
As voting ended in Israel's Knesset elections Tuesday night, TV exit polls showed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu well placed to retain the premiership, with his Likud party neck and neck with rival Isaac Herzog's Zionist Union but better…
Archaeologists find possible site of Jesus’ trial in Jerusalem
Posted on Monday, January 5, 2015
It started 15 years ago with plans to expand the Tower of David Museum. But the story took a strange turn when archaeologists started peeling away layers under the floor in an old abandoned building adjacent to the…
US weighs cutting aid to Palestinians over ICC move
Posted on Monday, January 5, 2015
The Obama administration said Monday it was reviewing its annual $440 million aid package to the Palestinians because of their effort to join the International Criminal Court to pursue war-crimes charges against Israel.
Islamic State Recruiting in West Bank
Posted on Monday, January 5, 2015
Israel's intelligence community has determined that Islamic State of Iraq and Levant was operating in the West Bank.
