Russia accuses Israel of carrying out strike on Syrian air base
The Russian Ministry of Defense accused Israel of bombing an air base in Syria overnight, the Russian news agency Interfax reported on Monday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Report: Egypt, Saudi Arabia urge Hamas to end ‘Great March of Return’ protests
Both Saudi Arabia and Egypt have called on militant organization Hamas to end the annual weekly protests it is holding for the ‘Great March of Return,’ according to an Egyptian source.
Assad regime places tanks, artillery in buffer zone with Israel
The Bashar Assad regime is preparing an offensive to retake southern Syria and the Syrian Golan Heights from rebel groups and has reportedly placed tanks and heavy artillery inside the demilitarized buffer zone on the country’s border with Israel.
IDF thwarts terror plot, plans for massive Friday protests in Gaza
An armed Palestinian from Gaza approached the Gaza fence late Wednesday night and the attack was thwarted by the IDF, according to the IDF’s spokesperson’s unit.
Mossad chief ‘100 percent certain’ Iran still seeks nuclear bomb
The head of Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency is ‘100 percent certain’ that Iran remains committed to developing a nuclear bomb and believes the international community must change or scrap its nuclear deal with the Islamic Republic.
Netanyahu, Trump talk amid Israel fears over US plans to leave Syria
US President Donald Trump spoke early Wednesday with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and discussed ‘recent developments in the Middle East,’ amid Israel’s fears that the US plans to withdraw its military presence from Syria.
Saudi crown prince recognizes Israel’s right to exist, talks up future ties
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in an interview published Monday, recognized Israel’s right to exist and extolled the prospect of future diplomatic relations between his kingdom and the Jewish state.
15 Gazans said killed, 1,100 hurt in clashes at massive border protest
Fifteen Palestinians were killed and some 1,100 were wounded by Israeli tear gas, rubber bullets and live fire in the Gaza Strip on Friday, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said, as a series of massive protests along the security fence around the Hamas-controlled enclave intensified and turned violent.
Hamas warns new protests will go further, surprise Israel
Defiant Hamas leaders warned Sunday that Palestinians would continue their protests along the Gaza fence, vowing to go beyond the barrier next time and promising fresh surprises for Israel.
7 Gazans said killed, 500 wounded amid massive border protests
Seven Palestinians were killed and some 500 were wounded by Israeli rubber bullets and live fire in the Gaza Strip on Friday, as a series of massive protests intensified along the security fence surrounding the Hamas-controlled enclave, Palestinian sources said.
Report: Israeli stealth fighters fly over Iran
Two Israeli F-35 fighter jets entered Iranian airspace over the past month, Kuwaiti newspaper Al-Jarida reported on Thursday. The act is a signal of heightened regional tensions, especially in light of recent Israeli military attacks in Syria, including against Iranian bases in the country.
Iran Shielding Military Facilities in Syria By Building Them Near Russian Assets
According to reports, citing Israeli security officials, Iran is attempting to shield military facilities in Syria from attack by building them in close proximity to Russian assets.
Palestinians to protest Friday after Jews sacrifice lambs near Temple Mount
Palestinians across East Jerusalem will hold mass protests on Friday in the wake of a court-approved Passover sacrifice ceremony held by religious Jews close to the Temple Mount on Monday, the leader of the city’s Al-Aqsa Mosque announced on Tuesday.
IDF intel head predicts Palestinian ‘explosion’ ahead of Independence Day
IDF Intelligence Directorate head Maj.-Gen. Herzl Halevi warned on Sunday of a possible Palestinian ‘explosion’ ahead of Israel’s 70th anniversary.
US pledges record $705 million in missile defense aid to Israel
The US Congress has dramatically increased its budget for the Israeli Cooperative Programs to include Iron Dome and Arrow 3 development.
Israel, US end biennial Juniper Cobra exercise with live-fire air defense test
The Israel Defense Forces and US military ended their joint Juniper Cobra missile defense exercise this week, with live-fire tests of two anti-aircraft systems over the skies of central Israel.
Arab League aims to stop Israel from gaining UN Security Council seat
Arab League nations will meet in Riyadh on April 15 to work to prevent Israel from gaining a seat on the U.N. Security Council, Arab League chief Ahmed Abul Gheit said in a statement on Tuesday.
Amid crisis, PM declares: 61-seat coalition is not an option
If Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Lieberman pulls out of the coalition, there will be no choice but to hold early elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Likud ministers on Sunday.
Israeli Intelligence Minister: Strike on Syrian Reactor Shows Israel Won’t Accept Nuclear Iran
Israel’s intelligence minister said that the operation to destroy Syria’s nuclear reactor in 2007, which was cleared for publication on Wednesday, shows Israel will not allow ‘those threatening our existence to have nuclear weapons. Syria then and Iran today.’
IDF retaliates following explosion on northern Gaza border
Two explosive devices were detonated near the border fence along the northern Gaza Strip early Thursday morning. There were no casualties as the explosion was not near IDF soldiers. In retaliation, the IDF attacked five Hamas positions using tanks, and fired airstrikes at a sixth position.