Live updates on Israel, regional security, U.S.–Israel relations, and developments affecting the Body of Christ in the Middle East.
Palestinian Reconciliation Nearly Collapsed
Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2015
A year after rival Palestinian nationalist movements Hamas and Fatah agreed to end their bitter divisions, the unity deal they signed appears to be on the brink of collapse, AFP reported.
France, Britain seek UN action on peace process
Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2015
France and Britain urged the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday to set a framework for a peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians, as New Zealand announced it was working on a draft resolution to revive long-stalled…
Putin Tells Netanyahu S-300 Missile Sale to Iran Not a Threat to Israel
Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2015
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with Russia's president to convey his displeasure over Russia's decision to sell advanced anti-aircraft missiles to Iran. Putin for his part told Netanyahu that the missiles had only defensive capabilities and "pose no…
France set to propose new Palestinian state resolution at UN
Posted on Wednesday, April 8, 2015
The French government has seen a window of opportunity, following recent elections in Israel, to get the United States on board for a renewed effort towards an Israeli-Palestinian settlement, and is preparing a draft UN Security Council resolution.
The IDF has warned us about the next Lebanon War
Posted on Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Last November, a senior IDF officer warned of the implications of a Third Lebanon War. His name is Yair Golan, and he was at the time ending his stint as GOC Northern Command and transferring to Tel Aviv…
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…
