Defense/Middle East

U.S. Official on Middle East 'Security' Tour

U.S. Under-Secretary of State William Burns is in the Middle East to discuss "security" while terrorists carry out multi-site attacks.

U.S. Offers Tax Breaks for Terror Funding

The United States offers a tax deduction for donations to Viva Palestina, which funds the anti-Israel, anti-American terrorist group Hamas.

Hamas Threatens 'Dancing Soldier'

A former soldier who danced near a blindfolded female terrorist faces Hamas kidnapping threats and a lawsuit.

Turkel Commission to Hear from Flotilla Passengers

The Turkel commission will hear from Arab-Israeli flotilla passengers, far-left organizations.

Fatah Pushes Boycott of OECD Meeting in Western Jerusalem

Fatah pushes for a foreign boycott of all of Jerusalem -- even those areas that have always been in Israeli hands.

Obama Effigy to Get the Shoe at Monday's Demo at US Embassy

Protesters angry over American appeasement of Muslim world plan to hurl shoes at puppet of US President Monday outside US embassy in Tel Aviv.

Fifth Column: Two More Israeli Arabs Arrested for Terror

Authorities reveal two more Israeli Arabs have been arrested for suspicion of aiding terror, but the court placed a gag order on details.

Terrorists on Rampage: Burn UN Tankers, Target British Embassy

Taliban and Al-Qaeda terrorists are on a rampage, burning 10 UN tankers and targeting the British embassy in Yemen with rockets.

Syria Helps New Convoy to Gaza via Egypt

Syria hosts pro-Hamas activist and former British MP George Galloway, who is pleading with Egypt to allow his Viva Palestina group to enter Gaza.

Residents: Army Won't Have an Easy Time Sealing Synagogue

The residents of El-Matan plan to make the sealing of their community synagogue by security forces "as difficult as possible," they say.

IHH Plans New Int'l Flotilla to Break Gaza Blockade

The Turkish-based IHH group, linked to terrorism, is planning a second flotilla to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza on the anniversary of Cast Lead.

CBS Poll: Israel Can’t Count on US Public If Iran Attacks

US public support for American reprisals if Iran attacks Israel—or even the United States—is weak, according to a CBS poll.

Poll: Most PA Arabs Back Recent Murder of Israeli Civilians

A majority of Palestinian Authority Arabs supported a recent murderous terror attack on Israeli civilians, according to an Arab research survey.

'Building for Jews' Freezes Religious-Zionist Unity Hopes

The two religious-Zionist parties fail to unite after disagreeing on how to deal with construction freeze pressure.

Experts: Israel's Cyber-Defense Can Stop Stuxnet Worm

There are tens of thousands of attempted virus attacks on Israeli systems each week, but excellent cyber-defenses repel them, including Stuxnet.

Israel’s Revolutionary UAV Lifts Off and Lands Like Helicopter

Israeli Aircraft (IAI) has come up with a revolutionary “Panther” UAV that lifts off and lands like a helicopter and without needing a runway.

Survey: Political Right Gaining Voters, Most Oppose Freeze

Survey shows that most Israelis back Judea and Samaria construction and that the political Right is growing. MK Eldad: Netanyahu, pay attention..

Govt. may Legalize Hero's 'Unauthorized' Home after Outcry

Defense officials may react to public outcry over the planned destruction of a war hero's 'unauthorized' home by legalizing the building.

U.S. Warns: Beware of Al-Qaeda Threat in Europe

The United States is warning its citizens in an alert to beware of travel in Europe: the al-Qaeda terrorist group is planning multi-site attacks.

Ahmadinejad Heads to Beirut for State Visit Oct 13

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrives in Beirut for a two-day visit on October 13. Israel worries about provocations at the border.

Ground Zero Mosque Design Include Stars of David

A design for the “Ground Zero Mosque” incorporates the “hexagram” and appears to be dominated by Stars of David.

Fallout from Goldstone Report: IDF Convicts Two Soldiers

An IDF court convicted two soldiers who sent Arab children to check suspected bombs during Cast Lead. The soldiers’ friends: Victims of Goldstone.

Obama to Pay Heavy Price for Direct Talks, Says Ex-US Official

Obama has to pay a heavy price to get out of a tight corner he made for himself—and may return to the same place, says former US Mideast diplomat.

Muslim Rage over Book on Mohammed Cartoons

Muslim rage over Mohammed cartoons returns—this time over “The Tyranny of Silence,” a new book on the crisis following cartoons five years ago.

Illegal Arab Worker Shot Dead after Trying to Steal Gun

Border Guards killed a Hevron Arab early Sunday morning after he tried to steal the gun of a policeman trying to arrest him.

Arabs, Leftists Commemorate 2000's Seditious Uprising

Arab Israelis mark the tenth anniversary of violent Arab riots that coincided with the launch of Arafat's barbaric terror war.

Proposal: Limited Construction During Talks

PM Netanyahu considers limiting Judea and Samaria construction to fewer buildings than were built during Olmert-Abbas negotiations.

Report: J Street Loses Support Over Ties to Goldstone, Soros

The leftist J Street lobby is losing support over its connections to Judge Goldstone and its far-left donors, the Washington Times reports.

White House: Nothing Offered in Exchange for Freeze

Netanyahu was criticized by the left for allegedly rejecting U.S. support in exchange for extending freeze. Now, U.S. denies making those promises.

‘Anti-Freeze’ Protestors at Israeli Consulate: Not One Inch

Pro-Israel activists and Chabad joined forces in New York to support the end of the building freeze and call for keeping “every inch” of Israel.

Trying to Get a Letter to Brother Gilad via the Red Cross

The brother of kidnapped IDF soldier Gilad Shalit again attempts to get a letter to his brother through the Red Cross. Hamas rejects the agency.

Arabs Attack and Wound Director of Terror Victims Group

Jerusalem Arabs, including children from an Israeli government school, attacked and wounded the director of the Almagor terror victims group.

Who Tried to Fly Land Mines from Canada to Israel?

El Al foiled an attempt to fly land mines from Canada to Israel, but no one knows why the cargo suddenly appeared without advance notice.

Suicide Bomber Murders Gov't Leader in Afghanistan

Terrorism struck high in Afghanistan Tuesday when a suicide bomber murdered a deputy governor and four others in Ghazni, southwest of Kabul.

Video: Navy Peacefully Overtakes Jewish Activists’ Yacht

Israeli commandos have peacefully overtaken a Gaza-bound boat trying to break the embargo against smuggling terrorists and weapons.

Complex Nighttime Operation Restores Joseph's Tombstone

Five-ton solid rock lowered onto Patriarch's tomb in place of the one smashed and defiled by PA Muslims.

Israeli-Arab MK to India in Attempt to Undermine Ties

MK Zahalka and professor Pappe joined PA officials, leftists in an attempt to put an end to Israel-India ties. Both countries fight terror.

RECAP 2nd Day Yom-Tov news: Obama Slammed as 'Racist

U.S. President Obama is condemned for calling to extend the Judea and Samaria construction freeze in his speech to the UN.

RECAP: 2nd Day Yom Tov News: Israel's UN Absence Due to Sukkot

Israel faces speculation over its absence from the UN, explains that delegates were not present due to Sukkot holiday.

Hundreds of Jews Seek Fresh Air of Adurayim 1st Day Chol HaMoed

Dozens of Jewish families spent the first day of Chol HaMoed Sukkot in the fresh air of Adurayim, listening to rabbis and enjoying activities.

Diplomatic Victory for Israel in UN on Nuclear Treaty

Israel narrowly won a diplomatic victory in the United Nations when its atomic watchdog agency rejected Arabs demands that Israel sign the NPT.

Judea and Samaria Prepare to Build

Jews in Judea and Samaria prepare to resume construction. Local officials will work overnight to sign building permits.

As Predicted, UNHRC Blames Israel in Flotilla Probe

The UN's Human Rights Council condemns Israel in its flotilla probe. PM terms report “tendentious, distorted.”

Bill Clinton Causes Anger with Slam of Russian Israelis

Bill Clinton refers to Russian Israelis in IDF as an obstacle to peace, claims conversation at Camp David which Sharansky denies.

Arab Killed in Silwan Valley Ambush of Jewish Security Guard

A Jewish security guard from The City of David (Ir David), opposite the Old City, killed at least one Arab after he was ambushed Wednesday morning.

Synagogue to be Sealed while Mosque is Built Illegally

El Matan synagogue to be sealed off after holiday period, says court. MK Danon: "If this is the first course of peace, what will be for dessert?"

Lebanese Gunfire at IDF on Northern Border

Tension returns to northern border. Lebanese soldiers fired on Israeli troops after hearing gunfire, which was part of routine training exercise.

Gaza Extremists Lay Waste to Resort

Armed men demolished a popular Gaza water park, apparently over parties attended by both men and women.

Report: Netanyahu Pushes Referendum on Peace Deal

PM Netanyahu is reported to be pushing for a national referendum on any future deal with the PA.

Iran, Lebanon Walk Out on Peres Friendship Speech

President Peres tells UN that there's “enough room for friendship in the Middle East” but Iran, Lebanon walk out.

MK Danon: PM Said 'Test Me,' So We Are

With freeze ending next week, Hawkish Likud MK says leftists who applaud Netanyahu's peace overtures will vote for Livni, and PM knows it.

Fear of Hamas Attack Sparks Egyptian Alert; Top Terrorist Nabbed

Egypt went on emergency alert after reports that a Hamas attack on Israelis in Sinai is imminent. Cairo arrests Hamas’s top intelligence official.

Clinton’s ‘Peace Partner Syria’ Hosts Ahmadinejad

Ahmadinejad visited Syria on his way to the United States, two days after Hillary Clinton sent Mitchell to Beirut and Damascus for peace talks.

Seattle Mohammed Cartoonist Runs for Her Life

Seattle cartoonist who stirred up Islamic ire at whimsical "Everybody Draw Mohammed Day" has gone incognito because of threats against her life.

Russia Insists Weapons to Syria Will not Reach Terrorists

Russia has defied Israel and the US and is going through with its sale of anti-ship missiles to Syria that could endanger the Israeli Navy.

Clinton Repeats 'Comprehensive Peace' Hopes, Mitchell in Syria

U.S. leaders continue with ambitious plan for peace between Israel, Lebanon and Syria. Mitchell heads to Damascus.

MKs Seek Forgiveness for Freeze

MKs from the Jewish Home and Yisrael Beiteinu parties apologize before Yom Kippur for the Judea and Samaria construction freeze.

Clinton: Netanyahu and Abbas Already Discussing 'Core Issues'

Hillary Clinton says Netanyahu and Abbas are already discussing “core issues.” Clinton pushes to extend construction freeze.

Israeli Complaint to UN over Phosphorous Fire

Israel complains to UN over phosphorous use, Eshkol Council head Chaim Yalin files additional complaint.

Study Finds: Rise in Number of Religious Army Captains

A groundbreaking study finds that over 30% of IDF captains come from a religious background.