Israeli strikes launched at targets near Damascus for 2nd time this week, Syria says
Israeli jets carried out airstrikes near the Syrian capital Damascus on Thursday night for the second time in under a week, Syrian state media said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hamas calls for escalation against Israel
Leaders of the Hamas terror group which rules Gaza called for an escalation against Israel Wednesday, after Israeli counter-terrorism agents made arrests in the West Bank town of Silwad and after a Jewish extremist group called for sacrifices to be made on the flashpoint Temple Mount during the month of Ramadan, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
5 killed, 18 arrested in widespread IDF raids in Judea, Samaria
The IDF carried out extensive raids throughout Palestinian towns and cities in Judea and Samaria late Wednesday evening and early Thursday morning, arresting some 18 terror suspects and seizing weapons.
In ‘game changer,’ Israeli laser-based air defense shoots down drones
The Defense Ministry revealed Thursday that a laser air defense system it is developing successfully shot down drones, rockets, mortars, and anti-tank missiles in a first series of tests last month.
IDF Thwarts Large-Scale Pre-Pesach Terror Attack
IDF forces surrounded a house in the village of Silwad, near Ramallah on Wednesday evening, after receiving credible information of an imminent terror attack that was going to launched before Passover.
Hamas threatens violence if Jews offer Passover sacrifice on Temple Mount
Hamas and other Gaza terror groups threatened violence if a Jewish group follows through with plans to offer sacrifices on the Temple Mount on Friday, the eve of Passover.
What is ‘Plan B’ for Israel or America if Iran nuclear deal goes unsigned?
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz made it clear on Monday that if world powers do not reach an agreement with Iran, Israel will be forced to activate “Plan B” immediately.
Thousands attend Palm Sunday celebrations in Jerusalem
Jerusalem welcomed thousands of Christian Pilgrims attending Palm Sunday celebrations in the Old City this weekend, the Associated Press (AP) reports. The throngs of pilgrims arrived to commemorate the start of the Christian Holy Week, despite the recent new wave of Palestinian terrorist attacks in Israel.
Israel approves $93 million to fortify security barrier
Amid a new wave of Palestinian terrorism, the Israeli government on Sunday approved NIS 300 million (around $93 million) in funding to strengthen a 40-kilometer section of the West Bank security barrier, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. The decision followed two recent terrorist attacks in which the Palestinian killers are believed to have entered Israel through a hole in the barrier near the town of Jenin.
IDF Operations in West Bank to Intensify, Gantz Says
Israel’s Defense Minister Benny Gantz said on Saturday that Israel Defense Forces (IDF) operations in the Palestinian territories will increase in the coming days following a string of deadly terrorist attacks.
Israel Condemns ‘Shocking’ Vandalism of Joseph’s Tomb as Palestinian Rioters Torch Holy Site
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Sunday condemned the overnight vandalism of the religious holy site of Joseph’s Tomb near the West Bank city of Nablus by Palestinian extremists, vowing to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Syria accuses Israel of conducting rare daylight strike near Masyaf
Israel carried out airstrikes on government-held positions in Syria on Saturday afternoon, the state news agency SANA said, without reporting any casualties.
Israeli security forces kill Tel Aviv gunman in shootout
The forces from the Shin Bet and the police special anti-terror unit – the Yamam, located the gunman near a mosque in the Jaffa quarter of the city and killed him in an exchange of fire. There were no casualties reported among the security forces.
Israel and US conduct biggest joint navy drill to date
The Israeli Navy and US Fifth Fleet have conducted their biggest joint drill to date in the Mediterranean and Red Seas, i24 News reports. The US Fifth Fleet took part in the exercise as it oversees naval forces in the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Red Sea, parts of the Indian Ocean, and the Strait of Hormuz, Suez Canal and Bab el-Mandeb.
Bennett orders large deployment of forces following Tel Aviv shooting attack
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Thursday night held a security consultation and received updates on the developments on the ground following the deadly shooting attack in Tel Aviv.
At least 10 wounded in Tel Aviv terrorist attack
Terrorist shooting attacks have been reported at several sites in central Tel Aviv Thursday night.
Poll: 38 seats for Likud, 60 for right-wing bloc
A poll conducted by Prof. Camil Fuchs for Channel 13 News shows that if new elections were held today, the Likud party would be strengthened and receive 38 seats.
Netanyahu Calls for Right-Wing Coalition Members to ‘Come Home’
It’s time for right-wing members of the coalition government to come home, former prime minister and current Opposition Leader Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday night at a rally held in Jerusalem.
Israel to help Palestinians if peace is maintained on Temple Mount, Gantz tells Abbas
Israel is prepared to expand on the steps taken to help Palestinian civilians celebrate Ramadan peacefully, Defense Minister Benny Gantz told Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday night.
Israeli Ministers Warn Time Is Running Out
Israel’s Defense Minister Benny Gantz and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid have told a gathering of 80 ambassadors to Israel that time is running out on the possibility of a good Iranian nuclear deal, World Israel News (WIN) reports.