War

'Gaza well knows how powerful the IDF is'

MK Ben Reuven says what the IDF does to prevent a war is just as important as efforts to win the war.'

'Next war will be particularly violent'

Military correspondent warns Israeli cities will be hit hard in next war, says home front casualties will be higher than on front line.

New law: Allow PM to declare war without government approval

Netanyahu promoting amendment which would allow him to declare war without prior government approval.

Hamas weighs dropping Gaza civilian gov't for military rule

Turkish media reports that Hamas is planning to change how it governs Gaza in preparation for military escalation with Israel.

'If there is a war, we will annihilate Lebanon's infrastructure'

Former Defense Minister Ya'alon says Iran runs Lebanon, promises Israel will destroy Lebanon completely if war breaks out.

Iran vows to 'liberate' Golan Heights

New Hezbollah-backed group aims to help Syria reconquer Golan Heights.

Israeli Cabinet ministers warn of possible escalation in Gaza

MK Naftali Bennett warns of escalation, MK Yoav Galant warns of war before spring.

Soviet leader warns: The world is preparing for war

Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev warns world is preparing for war, calls on Trump, Putin to forbid use of nuclear weapons.

Senior IDF source: War unlikely in 2017

A senior IDF source said that according to defense estimates the chances of outbreak of war in 2017 are slim.

ISIS Threatens to Declare War on Hamas

ISIS-linked Salafist group in Gaza threatens to kill 'one by one' all Hamas personnel in retaliation for arrests of some 40 of its members.

Iran: Saudis 'Will Pay for Invading Yemen'

Iran on Thursday threatened Saudi Arabia that 'the smoke of the war in Yemen will reach the eyes of the Saudis.'

Report: ISIS Kidnaps More Egyptians

In what appears to be a growing battle, Egyptian officials say Thursday that ISIS terrorists in Libya kidnapped ten Egyptians.

Obama Asks Congress to Authorize 'War' against ISIS

US President Barack Obama asks Congress to lift geographical limits in operation against ISIS. Is it another 'war on terror'?

State Refuses to Declare Protective Edge a 'War'

State Attorney calls for Supreme Court to reject Knesset call to upgrade operation - does such a decision impact compensation?

Calls Grow to Upgrade Operation Protective Edge to 'War' Status

Still just an 'operation,' calls for IDF action in Gaza to be 'upgraded' to a war, so more people can get compensated for losses.

Abbas Says 'Arab Military Option' Not Practical - For Now

Less than a week before torpedoing peace talks, Abbas states 'war in our interests, but Arab leaders unprepared.'

Saudi Arabia: Muslim Authority Threatens War Over Temple Mount

Saudi Arabia's highest Islamic authority blasts Israeli plans for Jewish prayer on Temple Mount, threatens 'religious war'.

Hamas Tells Fatah to 'Prepare for War'

Al-Qassam Brigades call on Fatah to prepare for coming war with Israel, threatens war if Jews allowed to pray on Temple Mount.

Is Khameini listening?

Netanyahu: If We Must, We'll Go to War

"If we have no choice, we will grasp our swords and go to battle," warns Prime Minister.

Tzfat (Safed) Teens Tend Abandoned Soldiers’ Graves

In Tzfat, teenagers are tending the graves of soldiers whose families are gone in a project called “Adopt the Unknown Soldier.”

Ex-Commander Warns: Complacency Kills

Former IDF commander gleans expertise from past wars, warns soldiers to ignore the media when fighting terror.

'But PA Will not Compromise'

‘Little Chance of War in 2013,’ Says Former IDF Intel Chief

Israel’s enemies probably will not wage war in 2013, and the PA will not make concessions, says former IDF intelligence chief Yadlin.

Air Force Says It’s Slimmer and Stronger for 2013

The Israeli Air Force has cut manpower while advancing technologically towards 2013, says its mission is a “quick victory.”

Top Iranian: 'War with Israel is Practically Inevitable'

For the first time, Iran has acknowledged the probability of open armed conflict with Israel

What You Will Need if Israel is Attacked

A list of emergency items, as well as ideas of what to have packed for survival or in case of a quick escape in times of an emergency.

Rescuing, Saving Lives & Taking Stock For War

A Jewish engineer forms a rescue team to help save lives, teaches how to stock food and supplies in case of war or natural diaster.

Bibi Tells IDF: Protect Israel from Hizbullah Missile Attack

Netanyahu takes Hizbullah threats seriously, orders the IDF to protect energy facilities, targeted in Second Lebanon War.

War with Iran Could Cost Economy $42 Billion

A business firm says a war with Iran could cost the economy $42 billion (167 billion shekels) in direct costs and damages over five years.

Samaria Ready for Wartime Evacuees

Samaria is prepared to play its role in case of war, by taking in tens of thousands of civilians.

Israel’s Dollar Reserves a Weapon Against Iranian War Disaster

Gloom and doomers warn that war with Iran could cripple the economy, but Israel has a weapon: $70 billion in dollar reserves.

Attack on Iran Means Regional War, Says Ex-IDF General

An Israeli military attack on Iran would ignite a regional war, former IDF Operations Commander Yisrael Ziv told Army Radio Sunday.

Mofaz: Strike on Iran could be Disastrous

Kadima head Shaul Mofaz: premature attack will lead to war, make it harder to attack in the future.

Israeli-US Air, Naval Forces Train for Energy War

Israeli, Greek and U.S. militaries are in an exercise in preparation for a possible war over Israel’s huge off-shore gas discoveries.

Israel Estimates 'Only' 300 Deaths in 3-Week War

Israel’s defense system estimates that if a war breaks out during 2012, 300 people will be killed in a three week period.

False Alarms Send Israel on War Alert

False alarms sounded sirens in southern and northern Israel around noon, scaring children and causing soldiers to pack gear.

‘Dr. Doom’ Investor: Prepare for World III

Good news and bad news: Analyst and businessmen Dr. Marc Faber says World War III is near. The good news: He said the same thing last year.

Hamas Resumes ‘Quiet War;’ IDF Strikes Back

Terrorists in Hamas-controlled Gaza attacked a Western Negev community Monday night, and the IDF immediately retaliated. No one injured.

Tel Aviv Will Be Bombed in Next Gaza War, Says Minister

Metropolitan Tel Aviv, Israel’s finance and business center, will be bombed by missiles in the next Gaza war, warns Home Front Minister.

Israel Warns Assad He Is on Death List If He Attacks: Report

A Kuwaiti newspaper reports Israel has warned Assad that he will be targeted if he tries to start a war with Israel to solve his own problems.