Live updates on Israel, regional security, U.S.–Israel relations, and developments affecting the Body of Christ in the Middle East.
Iraq Blames Explosion On “Zionists”
Posted on Wednesday, August 29, 2001
An explosion rocked the Iraqi capital of Baghdad early Friday morning, killing two people and injuring several others. The regime of dictator Saddam Hussein immediately blamed the blast on "the agents of treachery and vice... the Zionists and…
Israel Helps PA With Foot-And-Mouth Disease
Posted on Wednesday, August 29, 2001
Despite Palestinian media reports blaming Israel for the suspected outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Palestinian areas, Israeli authorities handed over to Palestinian Authority officials 220,000 vaccines to inoculate their herds against the virus on Sunday morning.
Beirut Backs Hizb’allah Terrorism
Posted on Wednesday, August 29, 2001
In yet another example of Arab leaders advocating terrorism and violence to settle disagreements, Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri said Lebanon has the right to fight for and "liberate by all means available" the disputed Sheba Farms area,…
Sharon Seeks Understanding in Washington
Posted on Wednesday, August 29, 2001
Israel's new Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has arrived in Washington for his first official visit with the Bush Administration, leaving behind the traditional "shopping list" of Israeli defense needs and yet another surge of Palestinian terrorism.
Israeli Arabs Leave Violent Protests to Palestinians
Posted on Wednesday, August 29, 2001
Tensions remain high throughout Israel, as Palestinians staged violent riots and shooting attacks on Thursday and into Friday, when Israeli Arabs were more subdued in their annual "Land Day" protests.
Sharon Makes Rounds in Friendly Washington
Posted on Wednesday, August 29, 2001
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon found lots of common ground on Tuesday with US President George W. Bush regarding his guarded approach to peace with the Palestinians, but Bush left it unclear whether PLO chief Yasser Arafat would…
More Attacks as Powell Visits Region
Posted on Tuesday, August 28, 2001
Even as US Secretary of State Colin Powell met with PLO chief Yasser Arafat in Ramallah on Sunday to urge an end to Palestinian violence, two Israelis were shot nearby in an ambush by members of Arafat's elite…
Ramallah Area Heats Up After Arafat Visit
Posted on Tuesday, August 28, 2001
Palestinian gunmen and rioters rampaged in the Ramallah area after a rare visit by PLO chief Yasser Arafat and the arrest of the brother of a senior Fatah commander.
“Agreement” Already Broken
Posted on Tuesday, August 28, 2001
While world leaders met today in an attempt to hammer out an agreement between two leaders who failed to sit down one with the other, violent clashes continued in Judea, Samaria, Gaza and in Jerusalem itself. Live fire…
Arabs Miffed by Powell Remarks on Jerusalem
Posted on Tuesday, August 28, 2001
US Secretary of State Colin Powell's "accidental" reference to Jerusalem as the capital of Israel in a hearing before Congress last Thursday made waves among Arab states, who called the statement a "dangerous" and "antagonistic" violation of international…
Americans Back Israel’s Right To Target Terrorists
Posted on Monday, August 27, 2001
A new poll of Americans indicates overwhelming support for Israel's targeting of terrorists before they strike again. By better than a 4 -1 ratio, Americans support Israel's tough anti-terrorism strategy according to a new, bipartisan poll released this…
Powell, Israel To Boycott Durban Conference
Posted on Monday, August 27, 2001
US Secretary of State Colin Powell will not attend the upcoming anti-racism conference in Durban, forcing Israel to reassess the level of its own representation at the UN forum where Arab/Islamic elements plan to bash the Jewish State…
Palestinians United In Terror As Israel Mourns Eight Dead
Posted on Monday, August 27, 2001
The Palestinian war against Israel has heated up again, as eight Israelis have been killed in commando raids and terrorist ambushes from Saturday through Monday, prompting IDF strikes at numerous Palestinian police positions. PLO chief Yasser Arafat and…
Arab Reaction to Barak Resignation
Posted on Monday, August 27, 2001
Upon hearing of Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak's sudden resignation over the weekend, Palestinian officials gloated that the renewed intifada had brought him down, but also lamented over the resulting delay caused by new elections.
Israelis Escape Several Close Calls
Posted on Monday, August 27, 2001
Ever since the heavy death toll in the Palestinian uprising on Friday, there have been several incidents of foiled bombings and narrowly averted disasters over the weekend, including one involving Israel's Chief Rabbi.
Progress Reported Over Release of Kidnapped IDF Soldiers
Posted on Monday, August 27, 2001
After Lebanese reports of an impending deal between Israel and Hizb'Allah terrorists to exchange captives and detainees, Israeli security sources have confirmed that Jerusalem is continuing to try various channels in an effort to find a solution.
Heavy Clashes and Widespread Shootings in Yesha
Posted on Monday, August 27, 2001
Not even heavy rains were able to dampen the Palestinian uprising, as Tuesday saw widespread terrorist shootings against Israeli targets and today was marked by an intense nine-hour gun battle in southern Gaza.
Barak Taking One Last Stab at a Deal with Arafat
Posted on Monday, August 27, 2001
With Israel now definitely heading into a campaign season, rumors are flying again that Prime Minister Ehud Barak is conducting secret negotiations with the Palestinian Authority in hopes of reaching an election-eve peace deal that will save his…
Mofaz Confirms Swap Talks with Hizb’allah
Posted on Monday, August 27, 2001
IDF Chief of General Staff Lt.-Gen. Shaul Mofaz confirmed Tuesday that "significant" indirect contacts have been made with Hizb'Allah through German mediators over a prisoner exchange for three kidnapped Israeli soldiers, but played down reports of an imminent…
