Defense/Middle East

Iran Tests New Missile; Says Lebanon Requests Military Aid

Iran said it successfully test-fired a new domestically-made medium-range missile. It also is ready to meet Lebanon’s request for military aid.

US Army-IDF Drill Aims at Mock PA Terrorists

Joint US Marine-IDF training includes fighting mock Palestinian Authority terrorists. Marines show respect for Israelis: “This is their reality.”

IAEA Chief Arrives in Israel

United Nations IAEA chief Yukia Amano is in Israel on his first visit as Iran races to increase its uranium enrichment activities.

Deputy Foreign Minister Urges Iranians to ‘Liberate Themselves’

Deputy Foreign Minister Ayalon congratulates Iranians on efforts for “liberation” in a native Farsi-language broadcast on Israel’s Persian Radio.

Police Turn Stoning Victim into a Suspect

The victim becomes the accused: Police open criminal file against a young man who was hospitalized for wounds caused by rock-throwing Arabs.

Opinion: Is Time a Muslim Magazine?

Time magazine cover story “Is America Islamophobic?” makes one wonder if the magazine has become Muslim.

Fire Destroys Anti-Israel Turkish Film

Fire destroyed negatives of the popular Turkish anti-Israel film, “The Valley of the Wolves: Palestine.”

Iran Adds Missile-Launching Assault Boats to Arsenal

Iran says it is adding to its growing arsenal two high-speed missile-launching assault boats to patrol the Persian Gulf.

MK Eldad tells INN: "Netanyahu is Weak, He Fell into a Trap"

MK Aryeh Eldad, in a special interview with INN, says that Netanyahu will give the PA everything and is one of the weakest PM's ever.

Iran Launches ‘Ambassador of Death’ Unmanned Bomber

Iran announces a new unmanned jet bomber that Ahmadinejad dubs an “ambassador of death” to Israel and other enemies.

Yoav Galant to be Israel's 20th IDF Chief of Staff

DM Barak abruptly announces Sunday morning his choice of Yoav Galant as the IDF’s next Chief of Staff. MK Eldad: I don't trust Barak's choice.

Israel Asked France, US to Drop Anchor on All-Women's Gaza Boat

Cyprus refuses to allow a Gaza-Bound “all-women’s” ship to dock as Israel asks France and US to help prevent a possible clash on the high seas.

Netanyahu: First Security; Borders Only Afterwards

Two days after US announces that the PA has agreed to direct talks, Netanyahu staffers say the talks must begin with security arrangements.

Terrorist's Killer, Victim from Same Yeshiva

A terrorist who killed soldiers Eliraz Peretz and Ilan Sviatkovsky was killed in battle by a soldier who studied in the same yeshiva as Peretz..

Preparing to Rebuild Joseph's Tomb

Chief rabbis issue joint call to rebuild Joseph's Tomb, which is under PA control and has been severely damaged in arson attacks.

More Americans are Seeing Obama as Muslim

A new poll finds many Americans perceive their president as a Muslim, even though he's not. Nearly twice as many have no idea what his religion is.

First Ever: Zionist Wikipedia Editing Course

New Zionist Wikipedia Editing course opened this week to help fight Israel's PR battles online.

Minister Edelstein: No More Disengagements

Minister Edelstein says Israeli public, PM Netanyahu understand dangers of “Disengagement.”

Mortar Fire Wounds 2 Soldiers; IDF Has Not Yet Retaliated

Two soldiers were wounded by mortars fired at the western Negev Tuesday morning barely 12 hours after Kassam rockets were fired at the same area.

Arabs Angered by Western Wall Plaza Elevator

Arabs are opposing construction of an elevator to allow disabled Jews to reach the Western Wall.

F-35s Might Not Reach Israel in Time to Stop Iran

Defense analysts in Israel raise questions about F-35 warplane's cost, effectiveness, and delivery date, which might not be in time to stop Iran.

IDF: Killed Terrorist Was Involved in Previous Fatal Attack

Terror returned to the Gaza Belt Monday night. The IDF killed an Islamic Jihad terrorist trying to plant a bomb. Two rockets hit Israel.

Netanyahu, Greece Agree on Security and Tourism Cooperation

Greece and Israel deepened cooperation on security and tourism Monday. Netanyahu says his visit is only the first step to closer relations.

Egypt Stops Arab-Israeli Ship Full of Explosives

Egypt arrested an Arab whose ship from Israel was loaded with explosives. Cairo has not released any details.

JCPA Video: Clearer Than Ever Why Israel Needs the Jordan Valley

JCPA presents a five-minute video that dramatically and clearly delineates Israel’s critical security needs that can protect it from attack.

New Flotilla to Challenge IDF Off Gaza Coast

A new flotilla of ships is set to sail to Gaza in defiance of an IDF naval blockade in September, will include ships from Morocco, Qatar.

Hamas Backs Ground Zero Mosque

Muslims must build a mosque near Ground Zero because “we have to build everywhere,” says Hamas senior leader Mahmoud al-Zahar.

Obama Warns Turkey over Israel

Obama warns Turkey that it must change its attitudes to Israel, Iran, if it wants American weapons.

In Britain, Boycott Countered by 'Buycott'

British leftists call to boycott Israel for “brutal attack,” other shoppers respond with “buycott.”

Israel Set to Reject Quartet Demands for 'Peace in One Year'

Israel will say 'no' to Quartet's expected demand that direct negotiations end in one year's time. U.S. to invite Israel, PA to direct talks.

Barak Gives Thumbs Up for F-35 Advanced Fighter

Defense Minister approves purchasing the US advanced F-35 Stealth fighter plane that he said will maintain Israel’s aerial superiority.

Al Qaeda to Turkey: Break Ties with Israel, Stop Killing Muslims

The Al-Qaeda terrorist group slammed the Turkish government Sunday for its ties with Israel and for its record on killing Muslims in Afghanistan.

Video: Gilo Security Wall Comes Tumbling Down - for Now

IDF Home Front Command officer: Current security situation allows the dismantling of Gilo security wall. We can rebuild it in any case of need.

US: $60 Billion Weapons Sale to Saudis Won’t Change Balance

Saudi shopping list: 84 F-15s and 132 attack choppers. Cost: $60 billion. The US insists the sales “won’t affect military balance in the region.”

Obama Backs Ground Zero Mosque; Iranian Link Questioned

President Obama announces strong support for a high-rise mosque near Ground Zero, while questions are raised about an Iranian connection.

Fatah Turncoats in Gaza Set Up Military Wing Backing Hamas

Former Fatah leaders in Gaza who backed Hamas in the 2007 militia war now have set up a “military” wing. The IHH congratulates them.

Germany Frees "Brodsky"

Mabhouh assassination-linked Uri Brodsky, which is not thought to be his real name, landed in Israel on Saturday night, after Germany freed him.

Hesder Student Back in Jail, Mother Calls to End the Battle

A young student is sent to jail for the third time for refusing to leave Har Bracha yeshiva; his mother calls on the IDF to end the struggle.

Peres Eulogizes Fallen Pilots: 'Extraordinary Human Beings'

Peres visits Romania and eulogizes soldiers killed in training crash.

300 Fake Tombstones Removed So Far at Jerusalem Muslim Cemetery

Following Arutz Sheva's expose, the Jerusalem Municipality has thus far removed 300 false tombstones placed by Muslims in order to grab land.

Israel, PA Ministers Meet on Workers' Boycott

Israeli, PA officials meet to discuss an impending PA boycott.

PA Children to Fire Celebratory Shots - IDF to Hold its Fire

The IDF may order its forces in Judea and Samaria to hesitate before opening fire on terror suspects in the days before Rosh Hashana.

Atlantic Monthly: Israeli Strike on Iran Likely after Next July

The chances are that Israel will attack Iran after next July, but many think a better solution is a US strike, the Atlantic Monthly reports

IDF Chief: We Didn't Know Enough About Turkish IHH

IDF Chief Gen. Ashkenazi praises and takes full responsibility for army’s actions aboard Turkish flotilla ship.

Israel Prisons to Try ‘Dazer Lasers’ to Zap Terrorists

Israeli Prison Service is buying a new “Dazer Laser” system that can zap terrorists with non-violent weapons. (Warning: Video includes violence.)

Iran Turns the Tables on US, Calls it World’s Leader in Terror

Who is the world’s leading sponsor of terror? Iran says the US is Number One and hides the fact by pointing fingers at the Islamic Republic.

Hizbullah Calls on Lebanon to Shun US Aid and Turn to Iran

A Lebanese Hizbullah legislator says Lebanon can do without US military aid. Iran, Syria, Russia and China can fill the gap, he advises.

Iran Links Second Uranium Centrifuge Cascade

Iran has moved its nuclear development program up another notch, activating a second centrifuge facility in the race to enrich uranium.

Discovering the Underwater Missions Unit

Israeli Navy Week: Navy releases a collection of exciting photographs from the tiny, little-known, critical Underwater Missions Unit.

Barak 'Takes Responsibility' for Flotilla Clash

Barak testifies he takes "full responsibility" for the flotilla clash between navy commandos and Turkish terror activists. Netanyahu links Iran.

Jordanians Burn Israel Flag, Protest Need for Visa for Jerusalem

Demonstrators burned an Israeli flag in front of Jordan's Tourism Ministry in Amman Monday night to protest the need for a visa to visit Jerusalem.

Ban Ki-Moon and Netanyahu Clash on Flotilla Probe of IDF

Ban Ki-Moon denies agreeing to keep the IDF out of the UN probe on the flotilla clash. Netanyahu threatens to pull out of investigation.

Congress Blocks Military Aid To Lebanon

Congress is blocking aid to Lebanon because of last week’s Lebanese army attack on the IDF, the House Foreign Affairs panel chairman says.

Nasrallah’s Weak ‘Proof’ that Israel Plotted to Kill Hariri

Nasrallah says Israeli photos of the area where Rafiq Hariri was killed is proof Israel was behind the murder. Is he breaking under pressure?

Mitchell Returns to Israel for 'Talks on the Talks'

Confusion regarding US envoy George Mitchell's next visit was cleared up with the announcement he is en route Monday for more "talks on the talks."

Netanyahu Tells Committee: Unfortunately, Slander Happens

Netanyahu appears before the Turkel Commission, defending gov't actions that led up to the flotilla clash.

Probe into Maj.-Gen. Galant Scandal: Plan to Slander IDF Chief?

Attorney General Weinstein will look into the “Galant document,” which reveals an alleged plan to slander IDF Chief of Staff Ashkenazi.

Police Prevent 'Release Shalit But Not at Any Cost' Protest

Protest against calls to release IDF soldier Shalit "at any cost" were moved by police, while protest for the release of Shalit continued.

Wounded Groom-Soldier Aharon Karov 'Stronger Than Ever'

Aharon Karov, critically wounded in Gaza shortly after his wedding, tells Ariel teens he's 'stronger than ever.'

All-Women Ship Heads for Gaza and Waits for Clash with IDF

A “women only” ship, complete with a nun and a heavily pregnant mother, is set to sail for Gaza, presenting Israel with a new challenge.