Live updates on Israel, regional security, U.S.–Israel relations, and developments affecting the Body of Christ in the Middle East.
Hamas Claims Victory as Ceasefire Goes Into Effect
Posted on Wednesday, August 27, 2014
As a ceasefire has been holding overnight, Hamas claimed victory in the recent conflict as Senior Hamas leader Mahmoud Zahar said Palestinians would build their own airport and seaport without asking for anyone's permission to prepare for the…
Iranian General Threatens Surprise Military Strike on Israel
Posted on Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Iranian military leaders on Tuesday vowed that Tehran would take military action against Israel in response to an alleged Israeli drone that was shot down in Iran on Sunday, the Washington Free Beacon reported.
Third Day in a Row Rocket Fire Lands in Northern Israel
Posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2014
A rocket fired from Lebanon crashed into Israel Monday night, in which Israel retaliated by firing artillery in the location of the source of the rocket attack. It marked the third day in a row which rockets landed…
Terrorist Factions in Gaza Disagree on Ceasefire
Posted on Monday, August 25, 2014
Islamic Jihad was willing to accept an Egyptian ceasefire proposal, however Hamas refused to accept the short term truce as fighting continued overnight. Over 120 rockets were fired into Israel overnight from within the Gaza Strip, while the…
Abbas Appeals to U.N. for Palestinian State
Posted on Monday, August 25, 2014
Palestinian officials said Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will propose to the U.N. Security Council to set a deadline for an Israeli withdraw to the pre-1967 borders, to pave the way for a Palestinian State as part his…
Red Heifer Declared Unfit
Posted on Friday, August 22, 2014
Talia, a red heifer, which was birthed a few months ago in the United States has become disqualified for use due to a change in pigmentation in a patch of skin, as well as the appearance of white…
Ceasefire Extended by 24 Hours
Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2014
A five-day ceasefire in Gaza which ended last night was extended by another 24 hours, at Egypt's request.
Israel Cabinet Convenes to Discuss Cease-Fire Negotiations
Posted on Friday, August 15, 2014
The security cabinet convened in Tel Aviv on Friday morning to discuss the cease-fire agreement and negotiations taking place between Israel and the Palestinians in Cairo, the Jerusalem Post reported.
New 5 Day Truce Begins on Rocky Ground
Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2014
Amidst rocket attacks and Israeli retaliatory strikes within the Gaza Strip, both sides agreed to extend a three-day truce by an additional five days.
Egypt Presents Proposal to End War in Gaza
Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Egypt presented a proposed cease-fire to Israel and Hamas aimed at ending the month-long war, Palestinian officials said early Wednesday after negotiators huddled for a second day of Egyptian-mediated talks aimed at ending the crisis and bringing relief…
U.N. Gaza Probe Panel Proves Anti-Israel Bias
Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2014
The head of the UN's Gaza probe, Canadian legal expert William Schabas, said he would investigate possible Israeli human rights violations in Operation Protective Edge, but balked on Tuesday at clarifying whether his mandate included Hamas.
Long-Term Ceasefire Agreement Sought, Wide Gaps Remain
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2014
While reports from Palestinian media outlets say a long-term ceasefire could be reached by Wednesday, Israeli officials contend that the "gaps are still very wide, there has been no progress in the negotiations." The blockade and the demilitarization…
New Floatilla To Challenge Gaza Blockade
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2014
A Turkish aid group said on Monday it would send a new flotilla of ships to challenge Israel's naval blockade of Gaza, four years after the deadly storming of one of its vessel by Israeli commandos.
Hamas Fired Rockets from Church in Gaza
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2014
A Catholic Archbishop ministering to Gaza's Christian minority said Hamas had forced him to allow the use of his church to fire rockets at Israel during Operation Protective Edge, according to The Algemeiner.
