Defense/Middle East

Australian Lawyer May be Fired for Burning Koran Online

A commercial contracts lawyer at Queensland University of Technology is likely to be fired after posting a video of himself burning a Koran.

IAF Attacks Gaza Terrorists after Israel Under Massive Attack

Israeli Air Force bombed targets in Gaza Tuesday, killing at least one terrorist after a massive missile and mortar barrage on southern Israel.

War on Peace: Rocket Attack Near Ashdod

Gaza terrorists escalated attacks Wednesday morning and fired what apparently was a Grad missile that flew over Ashkelon and exploded near Ashdod.

War on Peace: Kassam Explodes Near Ashkelon Power Plant

Hamas carries out its threat to continue attacks on Israeli. One Kassam exploded south of the Ashkelon power plant; two mortars hit rural areas

Building Firm Ends the Freeze, Begins Work on 2,400 Units

A building firm said Tuesday it is unilaterally ending the 10-month building freeze in Judea and Samaria. The move may cause an uproar in the PA.

Taking Torah Scrolls to the U.S. Battlefield

The United States is reporting a shortage of Torah scrolls in the U.S. military, particularly in war zones, where they are needed most.

Referendum for Islam Puts Turkey and Syria Back on ‘Peace Table’

The Turkish “vote for Islam” puts Ankara and Damascus back on the “peace table,” with encouragement from France.

Turkey Votes to be More Democratic and More Islamic

Hebrew U expert says Turkey's referendum made it more democratic, but also more Islamic, so relations with Israel will remain at their current low.

Air Force Rehearsal for Aerial Attack a Message to Hizbullah

Israel expects Hizbullah to target IAF bases in a war, and is holding a massive four-day drill to prepare for that scenario.

Obama-Sponsor Gives $100M to Anti-Israeli 'Human Rights Watch'

HRW reports are said to focus disproportionately on Israel, exhibit 'consistent bias, false and contradictory statements.'

Report: Blair's 'Peace' Ideas May be Motivated by Profit

A British daily charges Middle East envoy Tony Blair with lining his own pockets, and those of the PA leadership, in the name of peace.

Fatah TV on Eve of Peace Talks: Haifa Part of ‘Palestine’

PA incitement parallels “direct talks.” Fatah TV: Haifa part of Palestine. PLO envoy: Complete eradication of the fabricated regime” of Israel.

Renewed Iranian Suppression of Opposition

Iranian government forces continue to attack opposition leaders in an attempt to silence dissent -- most recently a few days ago, on Jerusalem Day.

Obama Sidesteps PA’s Refusal to Call Israel’ A Jewish State’

Obama sidestepped a chance to back Netanyahu’s demand that the PA call Israel a Jewish State but asked Israel to extend building freeze.

Hamas Terrorists Continue to Pound Israel with Rocket Fire

Terrorists in Hamas-controlled Gaza Sunday morning attack Israel after the IDF retaliated for Kassam missile attacks on the Rosh HaShanah holiday.

Netanyahu: Arabs Must Accept Jewish State

In Rosh HaShana greeting, PM Says peace "must be anchored in the recognition of the Jewish State's permanence in this region... by right."

Protest: Red Cross Headquarters or Hamas Base?

Concerned citizens held a protest outside the Red Cross offices in Jerusalem Monday night, protesting the "disgraceful" hosting of Hamas leaders.

Iran Possesses 2.8 Tons of Uranium Despite Obama's Sanctions

Iran continues to snub the UN and has produced 2.8 tons of enriched uranium, the UN Nuclear Agency reported. Obama claimed sanctions are working.

PA Objects to Conferences in Jerusalem

The PA said holding global meetings anywhere in Jerusalem is a “provocation” because most of the world does not recognize it as Israel’s capital.

Barak Meets Putin in Russia, Clinches Military Deals

Defense Minister Barak and Russian leaders discuss military issues, including Iran and Islamist terrorism and defense contracts.

Anti-Israel Hatred on Facebook Alive and Well

Anti-Israel hatred on the Facebook social networking website is not being dealt with. There are more than 194 pages of abuse.

Lieberman: No Peace in Our Time

Lieberman says peace talk goals are unrealistic, warns, “What if we sign with Abu Mazen, and Hamas takes over?”

Lauren Booth Says She 'Never Understood Fear of Political Islam'

British pro-Arab journalist Lauren Booth slams brother-in-law and Quartet Mideast envoy Tony Blair for "fear of political Islam" and pro-Zionism.

Egyptian TV: 'Islam Will Conquer Italy and the Entire West'

Egypt's cleric Al-Futuh on TV: "The nation of Islam will return... We will conquer Italy, the rest of Europe, and America!'

Rallies in Israel, LA for Shooting Victims

As Jews in the Hevron region rally in memory of this week's shooting victims, Jews in California do the same. An LA teen speaks.

Jerusalem Villa for Sale – to Osama Bin Laden

A Jerusalem Arab man is offering his villa in Shuafat for sale, but only to arch-terrorist Osama bin-Laden.

More Israel-PA Talks in Two Weeks

Netanyahu, Abbas plan to meet every two weeks, next meeting to take place in Sharm el-Sheikh.

NY Demo: 'Peace, Peace, but There Is No Peace'

Angry Jews stage demonstration outside of Israeli Consulate in New York

Peres Tells Pope: Abbas is Serious About Peace

Peres meets Pope in Italy, says that the alternative to peace is “Iranian hegemony.”

Netanyahu to US: Building Will Resume

Netanyahu tells Clinton that Israel will resume construction in Judea and Samaria as planned.

Outburst of Rage Follows Shooting, Barak Calls for Calm

Clash near Hevron as youth enraged by brutal terrorist slayings react, Barak calls for calm.

Shooting Victims Buried

The victims of Tuesday night's fatal shooting attack have been buried. Children eulogize their parents, "Mother, I will look over the little ones."

Cabinet Minister Edelstein: PM Must Say NO to Any Preconditions

Public Diplomacy and Diaspora Affairs Minister visited a Samaria school at the opening of school year and related to the freeze and negotiations.

MKs to Netanyahu: Come Home Now, This is Your Fault

NU parliamentarians tell Prime Minister to return to Israel following point-blank murders, blame Likud 'peace' policy for the deaths.

Jerusalem Arab Teens Charged in Murder of US Tourist

Police reveal they arrested two Jerusalem Arab teens for allegedly murdering an elderly US tourist in Jerusalem who refused them a cigarette.

Two Terror Suspects Nabbed After Flight from US

Two Yemeni terror suspects were nabbed by Dutch police after arriving from Chicago on a United Airlines flight. Their bags were headed to Dubai.

MK Katz: Speed Up Construction of New Arab City - for Jews!

MK Katz tells protesting students that construction of the Arab city in Yesha should be hastened - "to house all the Jews who will be coming soon."

PA Prime Minister's Diplomatic War Against Israel

PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad works to sabotage direct talks between Israel and the PA with a diplomatic war plan, "Appointment with Freedom."

Back Taxes May Stop Ground Zero Mosque

The real estate developer behind New York City's impending Ground Zero Mosque allegedly is delinquent on paying the property taxes for the site.

Barak Meets Abbas in Jordan in Secret ‘Direct Talks’

Barak flew to Jordan this week to talk with King Abdullah. He then flew to update Netanyahu and returned to Jordan for secret talks with Abbas.

PA Minister Threatens War over Jerusalem

The PA religious affairs minster, a week before peace talks in Washington, warned of war if Jerusalem is not “returned.” Abbas was in the audience.

Greenpeace Blasts Egypt for Nuclear Plans

The international environmental organization Greenpeace targets Egypt for its plan to build a nuclear energy plant off the Mediterranean coast.

Syria Tying Knot with Hizbullah and Lebanon in Case of War

Syria's Assad puts the cards on the table and urges a joint Syrian-Lebanese-Hizbullah front against Israel, as he hosts Lebanese Prime Minister.

Jerusalem Arab Charged with Contact with Foreign Agent

Jerusalem Arab Ahmed Awad, 22, was recruited to the Cyprus Muslim Brotherhood and trained in espionage techniques.

Five Actors Withdraw from Ariel Boycott

Five actors say they were misled or mistaken when they signed a letter refusing to perform in the Ariel theater.

Ministers Told: Your Judea and Samaria Neighborhood Awaits

The Yesha Council takes proactive stance on new housing, calls on ministers to allow “their” neighborhoods to be built.

PA Furious After Rabbi Ovadiah Wishes Abbas Death

PA and its agents attack Shas spiritual leader after he wishes 'a plague' on Mahmoud Abbas and other 'villains.'

Danger: Third Quake in Six Weeks in Nuclear Iran

A third earthquake in six weeks hits Iran, killing at least three people. Experts have warned of dire consequences of quakes in nuclear Iran.

Gaza-Bound Missiles Found in Sinai

Egyptian security forces uncovered over the weekend 190 anti-tank missiles and 10 anti-tank bombs, ready for smuggling from Sinai into Gaza.

Iran Under Pressure: ‘No Final Decision’ on Death by Stoning

Iran is reeling under an international uproar over the sentencing of a woman to death by stoning, and now says no final decision has been made.

Hamas Threatens to 'Step on Heads' of PA for Talks with Israel

The military wing of Hamas is threatening to “step on the heads” of the PA government if it compromises on Jerusalem in direct talks with Israel.

Protesters Mark Shalit's 24th Birthday

Thousands mark Gilad Shalit's 24th birthday in a Jerusalem protest tent. Britain and France demand his release. His mother calls to Sara Netanyahu.

Ketzaleh to Shas: Stand Up and Help Your Voters

MK Ketzaleh calls on Shas to help its voters by fighting the construction freeze. The hareidi-religious are the freeze's main victims, he says.

Netanyahu Weighs 'Semi-Secret' Freeze

Netanyahu reportedly weighs a 'semi-secret' partial construction freeze in an attempt to appease Abbas, constituents.

Peace Now Holds Freeze Rally in 'Frozen' Town

Peace Now holds a rally against Jewish construction in Judea and Samaria in a Samaria town, offending residents.

Retired IDF Officer Admits to Forging 'Galant Document'

Former IDF officer Boaz Harpaz has admitted to forging the “Galant document,” in a lone effort to help COS Ashkenazi.

US Sends Ross to Talk Freeze

The US has sent Dennis Ross to get Israel, PA agreement on construction freeze.

Would-be Bronx Synagogue Bombers Prayed for Success

Four would-be Bronx synagogue bombers prayed for success before setting out on their murderous mission, according to U.S. prosecutors.

Cave of Patriarchs to Be Open 24 Hours a Day for High Holidays

IDF commander approved request to let visitors into the Cave for nighttime Selichot prayers between Rosh HaShana and Yom Kippur.

Irish Artists Vow to Boycott Israel

A group of Irish artists pledges to boycott Israel as part of a campaign to show solidarity with the Palestinian Authority.