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David’s Sling makes first operational interception

Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2023

David’s Sling, Israel’s newest anti-missile air defense system, successfully shot down its first rocket operationally during a barrage from the Gaza Strip targeting Israeli civilian centers on Wednesday.

‘No terrorist is immune’: Netanyahu says Gaza fighting could last days

Posted on Wednesday, May 10, 2023

After a tense day following Israel's initiated Shield and Arrow to eliminate Islamic Jihad's high command in the Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Tuesday that any escalation on the Palestinians' part will be "answered with…

Thousands evacuated from Gaza border to Dead Sea hotels

Posted on Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Thousands of Sderot residents were evacuated from the city Tuesday evening, accompanied by members of the Home Front Command as part of Mashav Ruach (Breeze) program, a response to Operation Shield and Arrow launched by the Israel Defense…

Israeli Defense Systems In Wartorn, Ukraine

Posted on Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Ukraine has received Israeli-made radar defense systems, which have already been deployed in Kyiv, the capital, as of Monday, Israeli media reported.

Israeli Eliminates Senior Gaza Terror Leaders in ‘Operation Shield and Arrow’

Posted on Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Three senior terrorist leaders were killed in the Gaza Strip overnight as Israel carried out reprisals for daytime rocket attacks last week that injured three foreign workers and sent Israeli citizens scurrying for shelters when their children were…

Hezbollah builds 27 new bases in Lebanon under cover of fake NGO

Posted on Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Israel’s Foreign Ministry revealed on Monday that Hezbollah has in the past year constructed no fewer than 27 military posts along the Blue Line, a demarcation separating Israel and Lebanon.

New polls show Gantz still ahead of Netanyahu and Lapid

Posted on Monday, May 8, 2023

Benny Gantz's National Unity party would earn 29 seats if elections were held today, while the Likud Party would earn just 24 seats, according to new polls published by N12 and Channel 13 on Sunday evening.

Government approves $8.8m budget to restore ancient Israel’s capital in West Bank

Posted on Monday, May 8, 2023

The government approved a budget of NIS 32 million ($8.8 million) on Sunday for the restoration and development of the Sebastia archaeological site near the West Bank city of Nablus, a largely neglected historical site over which Israelis…

Gallant: Iran has enough nuclear material to build five bombs

Posted on Thursday, May 4, 2023

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant began on Thursday an official visit to Greece and Cyprus, revealing significant progress in Tehran’s nuclear program during a stop in Athens.

Iran Pledges Continued Support to Palestinians as Tehran, Damascus Sign Agreements

Posted on Thursday, May 4, 2023

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi met with senior Palestinian officials in Damascus on Thursday, expressing his country’s continued support for them while Iran and Syria signed multiple long-term cooperation agreements. Damascus-based Palestinian official Khalid ʽAbd al-Majid, head of a…

Israel, China hold first direct talks on free-trade agreement since 2019

Posted on Thursday, May 4, 2023

Israel and China participated in the first direct talks on a free-trade agreement at the end of March since November 2019 and the eighth round since 2016, Globes reported.

Israel, Gaza Armed Groups Agree to Cease-fire After Recent Flare-Up

Posted on Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Israel and Gaza armed groups agreed to a cease-fire early Wednesday after a day of increased violence, sparked by the death of a prominent Palestinian Islamic Jihad member during a hunger strike in an Israeli prison. According to…

IDF hits terrorist targets in Gaza after series of day-long rocket barrages

Posted on Wednesday, May 3, 2023

The Israel Defense Forces struck terrorist targets in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday night following a series of rocket attacks throughout the day, the army said in a statement.

Netanyahu not in contempt of court, High Court rules

Posted on Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Israel’s High Court of Justice on Monday rejected a request to hold Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in contempt for allegedly violating the terms of an agreement stipulating that he not interfere in judicial reform legislation.

US Speaker McCarthy addresses Israel’s Knesset

Posted on Tuesday, May 2, 2023

U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Monday became the second-ever holder of his post to address the full Israeli Knesset, following in the footsteps of Newt Gingrich in 1998.

Syria says Aleppo airport forced to shut after Israeli airstrike; 1 soldier killed

Posted on Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Israel launched airstrikes against the airport in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo on Monday night, killing one soldier and leaving seven others wounded, Syrian state media reported.

Israeli airstrikes hit targets near Homs, Syrian state media says

Posted on Sunday, April 30, 2023

Israel launched airstrikes against targets near the western Syrian city of Homs during the pre-dawn hours of Saturday morning, Syrian state media reported.

Netanyahu to reportedly face ultimatum from coalition if overhaul negotiations fail

Posted on Sunday, April 30, 2023

While Thursday’s rally in support of the judicial overhaul provided a shot in the arm to coalition lawmakers determined to advance the currently suspended initiative, the Likud-backed protest could well put Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an even…

US CENTCOM commander arrives in Israel

Posted on Friday, April 28, 2023

U.S. CENTCOM Commander Gen. Michael E. Kurilla arrived in Israel on Wednesday night for meetings with senior defense officials.

‘We demand judicial reform’: Estimated 600,000 demonstrators rally outside Knesset

Posted on Friday, April 28, 2023

Two suspects were arrested on Thursday in Tel Aviv, as anti-government protesters attacked Israel’s economy minister Nir Barkat. Meanwhile, organizers estimated 600,000 advocates of judicial reform gathered in Jerusalem.

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