Defense/Middle East

Iranian War Games For Peace!

Iran's Revolutionary Guard commander says its 'Great Prophet-6' war games is 'a message of peace and friendship to countries in the area.'

Hizbullah Named in Hariri Hit

Sources close to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon say five Hizbullah terrorists will be indicted for Rafik Hariri's assassination.

Israel and Hizbullah's Technology Duel

Israel and Hizbullah are reportedly in a shadowy signals intelligence and communications technology duel.

Former US Ambassador Joining Flotilla to Gaza

A former US ambassador to Ecuador is joining the flotilla to Hamas-controlled Gaza despite State Department warning it is irresponsible.

Jordanian Flotilla Ship Expected

With the Turkish Mavi Marmara unable to participate in this year's Freedom Flotilla 2, Israel's eastern neighbors are sending a ship in its place.

Delta Denies Complicity in Saudi Discrimination

Delta Airlines has denied reports its interline agreement with Saudi Airlines makes it complicit in Riyadh's discriminatory visa policies.

Update: Libyan War Drags On, Buoying Qaddafi's Hopes

Last week it was Qaddafi who claimed the round against the NATO coalition.

Bili'in Separation Fence Being Dismantled, Rerouted

The Bili'in separation fence, over which PA Arabs have rioted every Friday for months, is being dismantled and rerouted.

IDF Combat Soldiers to Demonstrate Against IDF Radio

Demo is part of grassroots group campaign against Galei Tzahal, the military radio station that coddles Hamas spokesmen.

Syrian Protesters Warn of ‘Volcano’ This Week

Syrian troops continue to shoot and kill mourners and refugees flee to Lebanon as the protest movement warns of a “volcano” this week.

Shalit in Hamas Hands for Five Years

Five full years have passed since Gilad Shalit’s capture. Israeli media mounts full-court press on Netanyahu.

World's 'Anti-Terror Axis': Iran, Pakistan and Sudan

None other than Sudan, Pakistan and Iran team up to fight worldwide terror. Iran challenges the US to open the 9/11 box “and expose the truth.”

Hizbullah Arrests ‘CIA Spies’

Nasrallah says his group caught three spies within its ranks, two of whom the CIA recruited 'on behalf of Israel.' U.S. denies it.

New 'Stress Detector' Can Find who is Sweating

Hebrew U students presented at the Presidential Conference a technology which can detect a stressful person from far away.

Religion of Sacrilege: Muslims Keep Smashing Graves in J'lem

More than a dozen graves at Mount of Olives desecrated in what has become a routine of sick vandalism.

PA Claims Israel Steals Gas in Exploration of Gaza Waters

The Palestinian Authority accuses Israel of "stealing" its natural gas resources by authorizing exploration of Gaza waters for gas fields.

Abbas in Turkey as Obama Tries to Pull ‘Peace Process’ Strings

Abbas is visiting Turkey to ask for help to promote unity with Hamas terrorists after President Obama called Erdogan to push the ”peace process.”

Turkey and Israel Send Goodwill Signals

The results are yet unclear, but Israel and Turkey are making efforts to mend or at least contain their rift.

Tunisia Quickie Trial Unites Ben Ali and His Opponents

Even former Tunisian President Ben Ali's opponents have condemned the quick trial and conviction of Ben Ali and his wife.

Mubarak Suffering from Stomach Cancer, Lawyer Claims

Former Egyptian President's lawyer says his client is suffering from cancer, while his doctors deny the report.

The YouTube the Palestinian Authority Does Not Want You to See

A YouTube video depicting the history of the Temple Mount may be yanked after Arab complaints not enough people view it, according to the poster.

Gantz: IDF Units Free to Choose Yizkor Formula

Under pressure from secular public, press, Chief of Staff takes step back from controversy over memorial text.

Israel Asks Vietnamese Minister: Don’t Side with PA

Deputy Foreign Minister meets Vietnam’s Minister of Information and Communications, on first official Vietnamese visit to Israel in 12 years.

Netanyahu Takes Steps to Control Settlement Policy

Policy making for new Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria moving to the Prime Minister's Office .

Turning Point 5 National Defense Drill This Week

Israel continues to prepare for the possibility of war with “Turning Point 5”, this week's nationwide Home Front defense drill.

Hillary Clinton Condemns Mideast and African Sexual Violence

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has issued a strong statement against sexual violence in the Arab Middle East and North Africa.

Congressman Pressing Egypt to Free Grapel

New York Democratic Congressman Gary Ackerman is working behind the scenes to convince Egypt to release Ilan Grapel, the “unlikely Israeli spy.”

EU Parliament Against Unilateral Palestinian State

President of the EU parliament meets in Ramallah with PM Fayyad and says a unilateral Palestinian Authority state is “dangerous."

New Hizbullah Government Installed in Lebanon

Hizbullah's ascendancy in Lebanon was effectively ratified by the formation of the new government. The State Department responded with platitudes.

IDF Eulogy Text Moves Closer to G-d

The new chief of staff has approved a change in the text recited in military memorial ceremonies to include G-d’s Name.

Golani Soldiers 'Stormed' the Streets of Tel Aviv

Arutz Sheva TV met up with the Golani Run in Tel Aviv and spoke with one of the participants, a New Yorker who immigrated alone to join the army.

Jordan’s King Abdullah Seeks to Preempt Next Uprising

King Abdullah of Jordan, worried about the Muslim Arab Spring spreading to his kingdom, promises democratic reforms – but sets no date.

Arab Violence in Mt. of Olives Area – Up

As the Maaleh Zeitim neighborhood grows and thrives, Arab rock-throwers step up their activity.

Video: Muslim Arabs Attack Worshipers at Kotel

Arabs hurled rocks at Jews praying at the Temple Mount Friday. Kotel Cam recorded the incident.

PA 'Unity' Falters Over Fayyad

The much ballyhooed Palestinian Authority “unity” appears to be falling apart over the question of who will lead its government.

Assad’s Lethal Weapon: The Big Lie

Bashar Assad’s tanks and helicopters attack a northern city under the protection of the Big Lie: Protesters are terrorists. Defectors are martyrs.

Debate: Right vs. Left - SOS-Israel vs. Peace Now

Video: Shai Gefen of Chabad and Our Land of Israel met Peace Now’s Yariv Oppenheimer for a heated debate on Israel’s existential woes

Does Rise of Salafi Islam in Egypt Mean End for Christian Copts?

Salafi Islam is rising to take its place in Egyptian society -- to the dismay of the Christian Copt community, which stands in Salafi crosshairs.

FBI to the Rescue in Yemen?

The FBI is in Yemen helping the government investigate the source of the attack on President Ali Abdullah Saleh's palace.

Mubarak Faces Death by Cancer, Says Kuwaiti Newspaper

The health of Hosni Mubarak, reportedly suffering from colon cancer, has deteriorated sharply the past two days, according to a Kuwaiti newspaper.

Blame Israel: Erdogan Charges ‘Israeli-Backed’ Media Against Him

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Erdogan condemns an “anti-democratic, pro-Israeli conspiracy” for backing an opposition party in Sunday’s election.

UN Security Council Stuck on Decision to Condemn Syria

The UN Security Council has not reached a decision on whether to condemn Syria for its brutality against civilian protesters and army defectors.

Video: The Story of Aharon Karov

A special, recent video dedicated to the miraculous recovery of Aharon Karov whose story gripped Israel during, and after, Operation Cast Lead.

Canada to Extradite Terror Suspect to France

Canada rules Lebanese-born Canadian citizen Hassan Diab must be extradited to France to face charges of attempted murder for a terror attack.

Russia Prepares to Throw Qaddafi Under the Bus

Mikhail Margelov's visit to the Libyan rebels in Benghazi demonstrates that Russia is breaking with Qaddafi to conserve its interests.

Syrian Soldiers Massacre 120 in Own Ranks

Syrian soldiers are killing soldiers in the northern part of the country, according to a source who spoke with Israel National News.

Obama Struggles against Backlash on Israel

The 2012 American presidential race is already beginning to heat up with attacks aimed at Barack Obama's Israel-PA policies.

Hamas, Islamic Jihad Break Unity with Abbas over French Offer

Hamas and Islamic Jihad broke ranks with their new ‘Unity” partner Mahmoud Abbas after he accepted a French offer for talks with Israel.

‘Ofers’ Ships in Iran Carried IDF Choppers for Secret Mission’

The Ofer Brothers ships that docked in Iran, a basis for US sanctions, were carrying IDF choppers for secret missions, the London Times reports.

Netanyahu to France:Thanks but No Thanks on Talks with PA-Hamas

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu thanked France for trying to help Israel reach peace with the PA – but reminded: no talks with with unity gov't.

Video: Syrian Arabs Test IDF at Border, 'Five Killed'

At least five Syrian Arabs were killed by Israeli soldiers after testing Israel’s determination to stop them, Syrian media says. See IDF video.

1967-2011: Video of Six-Day War, but Arabs Still Try for Victory

Israel annihilated Arab enemies in the Six-Day War that began 44 years ago today. Arabs call the loss a “setback” and try to turn it into victory.

Yemeni President Transfers Power to Vice President

Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh has transferred power to Vice President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi.

Abbas Jumps into French Safety Net, Ready to Talk

Abbas accepts French bid for talks on the ”Obama vision” and throws the diplomatic ball in the courts of Netanyahu and Obama as ”UN option” fades.

Report: US Kills Al-Qaeda's Military Leader - Ilyas Kashmiri

The United States has scored another major victory in the war on global jihad with the targeting killing of Al-Qaeda's Muhommad Ilyas Kashmiri.

IDF Radio Ignores Performers' Anti-Zionism

IDF radio will continue to play songs by artists who have accused Israel of genocide, in the name of “separation of art and opinion.”

Businessman Sammy Ofer Dies at 89

Millionaire businessman Sammy Ofer, 89, died at home. His company was the subject of controversy this week.

Most of Shalit’s Captors Killed in ‘Accidents,’ Says Minister

“Unfortunate accidents” killed most of the terrorists who captured kidnapped soldier Gilad Shalit, Homeland Security Minister Matan Vilnai says.

Report: Hamas Smuggling a Rocket a Day from ‘Friendly Egypt’

Muslim Brotherhood and the decline of Egyptian army control have allowed Hamas to smuggle a rocket a day into Gaza, Debka reports.

MK Ben Simon: 'Receive Flotilla Activists With Flowers'

MK Daniel Ben-Simon suggests using a different way to deal with flotilla activists this month: “Receive them with flowers.”