U.S. House Votes to Increase Funding for Israel’s Missile Defense
The U.S. House of Representatives approved $351 million for the Iron Dome, and $270 million for the Arrow 3 and David’s Sling missile defense systems.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Abbas’ Fatah Posts Video: “Death is Near”
Palestinian Authority’s Mahmoud Abbas’ Fatah organization posted a video on its Facebook page just four days after the kidnapping of three Israeli teenagers, saying “Stop and consider, sons of Zion, that death is near…”
Israel Retailates After Rockets Fired from Gaza
Last night, four rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip into Israel, two of which were intercepted by the Iron Dome anti-missile system. Israel retaliated destroying five concealed rocket launchers in northern Gaza, one terror activity site in central Gaza and a weapon manufacturing site in southern Gaza.
Cabinet Votes to Scale Back Operation in Light of Ramadan
Israel’s Security Cabinet voted to reduce Israel Defense Forces (IDF) presence in the West Bank and limit the scope of Operation Brother’s Keeper, with fears of a continued IDF operation during Ramadan, which begins Saturday, would further escalate tensions in the region, Israel Army Radio reported.
Search Continues Into 12th Day For Missing Teens; Hamas Praises Kidnappers
Operation Brother’s Keeper continued into its 12th days; Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in overnight raids searched 120 homes and arrested four more Palestinians suspected of terrorism. The total number of arrests is now 354, of which 269 are Hamas members.
Palestinians Turn to U.N. Security Council to Stop West Bank Raids
The Palestinian Authority appealed to the U.N. Security Council, calling for an end to Operation Brother’s Keeper, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) operation combing the West Bank for the abducted teenagers that has lasted more than ten days.
Presbyterian Church (PC-USA) Divests from Israel
Jewish organizations in America reacted with disbelief at Friday’s decision by the Presbyterian Church(USA) to divest $1.9 million from companies implicit in Israel’s presence in the West Bank, according to Ynet news.
Israel Strikes Military Targets in Syria
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) struck nine army positions in Syria, including a regional command center, after a 15-year-old Israeli Arab was killed earlier on Sunday.
Netanyahu: Hamas Behind Kidnappings, We Will Provide Evidence (Video)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanayahu addressed his cabinet today, saying the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are continuing their search for the abducted three Israeli teenagers, and will soon provide to the world incontrovertible proof that Hamas is behind the recent kidnappings.
Mortar Attack Kills One, Injures Three on Syrian Border
A mortar was fired from Syria into Israel which killed a 15-year old boy, at least three others, including his father. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) responded with tank fire. Afterwards, the IDF searched the area for possible terrorists who may have crossed into Israel.
Nine Arrested in Overnight Raids, Two Palestinians Killed During Clashes
Operation Bring Back Our Brothers continued into its tenth day as Israel searches for three kidnapped teenagers. Nine more Palestinians were arrested bringing the total to approximately 350, mostly Hamas members. In clashes with Israel Defense Forces (IDF) two Palestinians were killed.
Red Heifer Is Born Claims Temple Institute (Video)
The Temple Institute announced the finding of a red heifer, which is believed to be necessary in the event the Temple will be rebuilt. The ashes of the red heifer are thought to be necessary for purification of Temple priests as well as the final preparation of Temple vessels.
Israel Continues Operation Brother’s Keeper, 25 Arrested Thursday Night
On Thursday night, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continued its Operation Bring Back Our Brothers in search for three teenagers kidnapped last week. The overnight raids resulted in the arrest of 25 Palestinians in the West Bank bringing the total of suspects held to 330, 240 of whom are associated with Hamas.
Israel Retailates After Rockets Fired from Gaza
Israel Air Forces (IAF) attacked a number of terror related targets last night after rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip for the third time this week.
30 More Palestinians Arrested by IDF as Operation Brother’s Keeper Continue
In pre-dawn raids Wednesday night, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) arrested 30 Palestinians, as they searched 100 homes and public institutions affiliated with Hamas, mostly in the Hebron area, according to Israel Radio.
Israel rearrests 51 Palestinians Freed Under Galit Shalid Deal as Operation Brother’s Keeper Continues (Video)
The Israel Defense Force (IDF) continued its West Bank operation Tuesday night, arresting 64 Palestinians, including 50 former Hamas prisoners who had been released as part of the 2011 deal for captured IDF soldier Gilad Shalit.
Operation Brother’s Keeper Continues, Over 200 Hamas Members Arrested
On the fifth day of Operation Bring Back Our Brothers, Israel continued to target Hamas in the West Bank and has arrested over 200 members of Hamas, mostly in the area of Hebron while the search for the three kidnapped teenagers continues.
Unity Pact is Void if Hamas Carried Out Kidnapping, PA Official Says
If Hamas was behind the kidnapping of three Israeli teenagers in the West Bank, it would mark a breach of understandings between Fatah and Hamas, and render their unity agreement void, a senior official in the Palestinian Authority told the Times of Israel.
Netanyahu Issues Statement on Kidnapped Teenagers (Video)
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues statement on the three kidnapped teenagers who have been missing for 6 days.
Over 30,000 Gather At Western Wall to Pray for Kidnapped Teens (Video)
Police estimate over 30,000 Israelis gathered at the Western Wall on Sunday to pray for the safe release of three yeshiva students who were kidnapped in the West Bank last Thursday.