Defense/Middle East

"Chaim Would Admit Anything Under Security Agency's Pressure"

Arutz Sheva TV speaks with Daniel Pinner, friend of Chaim Perlman who was arrested on suspicion of murdering Arabs

Flotilla Group IHH May Earn 'Terrorist' Designation in US

The Turkish IHH group, whose members clashed with IDF soldiers in May, may be designated a terrorist organization in the US.

Netanyahu has Outmaneuvered Obama, TIME Hints

The news magazine explains that Obama's window of opportunity for pressuring Israel has closed.

Nazareth Weapons Gang Nabbed

Nazareth court reveals: Local Arab Muslim gang stockpiled weapons, targeted Arab Christians.

Knesset Votes: No Money for PA if It Boycotts Israel

PA boycott of Israeli goods is illegal and will cause Israel to cease transfer of funds to the PA, according to bill passed in preliminary reading.

High Court Rebuffs Jewish Security Prisoner's Visit Plea

Top court disallows partition-less family visits with long-term Jewish security prisoner Shlomi Dvir - despite opposite ruling for Arab terrorists.

French Legislature Votes to Ban the Burka

Muslim women in France may soon be prohibited wearing the burka or niqab to cover their faces in public following legislators' support for a ban.

Netanyahu to Testify in Flotilla Clash Probe

Netanyahu will testify August 9 before the Turkel Committee investigating the flotilla clash with Turkish-based IHH terror activists.

Beirut: The Second Lebanon War Never Ended

A Beirut newspaper contends that the 2006 Second Lebanon War never ended despite the United Nations-brokered ceasefire that halted the conflict.

IDF in Non-Stop War Against Terrorism

The fight against Palestinian terrorism continues, strengthening the perception that it can be done effectively only where the IDF is present.

Egyptian Court Convicts Jewish Businesswoman

An Egyptian court has convicted a Jewish woman for selling a building to an Egyptian businessman who claimed the structure was not hers to sell.

Hizb Ut-Tahrir Extremists Clash with Hamas, PA

The pan-Islamist Hizb Ut-Tahrir group, committed to a worldwide Islamic Caliphate, clashes with Hamas in Gaza.

Navy Issues ‘Midnight Ultimatum’ to Libyan Ship

Israel gave the Gaza-bound Libyan boat a deadline of midnight to change course or face interception, a Pakistani news site reports.

Showdown on $100 Million 9/11 Mosque Project

A “last-chance” hearing to block the proposed 13-story $100 mosque planned near 9/11 in New York Tuesday puts Mayor Bloomberg on the defense.

US Warns Jordan: Coordinate with Israel on Nuclear Power

The United States has warned Jordan that it will have to pinch the pennies much harder if it refuses to coordinate its nuclear policy with Israel.

IDF Probe Cites Flotilla ‘Mistakes;’ Libyan Ship Nears Gaza

An IDF probe says it made mistakes in preparing for the flotilla clash May 31, but there were no wholesale failures. A Libyan ship is on the way.

Qureia: Jerusalem Situation Becoming a 'Time Bomb'

Top Palestinian Authority negotiator Ahmed Qureia told a Jerusalem gathering the dispute over the capital is turning the city into a “time bomb."

Sen. Specter's Syrian Shuttle Diplomacy

U.S. Senator Arlen Specter is the latest figure to attempt to broker peace between Israel and Syria -- apparently also without success.

Hizbullah Terror Rocket Victims Sue Al Jazeera for $1.2 Billion

Victims of Hizbullah rockets have filed a $1.2 billion lawsuit in a US court, charging that Al Jazeera war coverage aided the terrorist group.

Mitchell Returning; More Talk on Not Talking

The US says Israel and the PA are not ready for direct talks although Erekat confirms Obama is pressuring Abbas. More talk on not talking.

Golan Druze Resident Suspected of Aiding Enemy

Security officers lifted a gag order and revealed the target of a police swoop Golan Sunday was a Druze resident suspected of aiding the enemy.

First Flotilla Probe Completed, Handed to Barak

The IDF's internal flotilla probe is complete. Results have been given to Barak and Ashkenazi, and will be released to the public.

'Declare Gaza a Part of Egypt'

MK Kara says Israel should declare Gaza a part of Egypt: "If PA wants to go back to 1967, this is the way to go."

Lieberman: Land for Land, Not Land for Peace

Lieberman is skeptical on ceding land in exchange for peace, proposes Israel and PA swap territory, populations.

Arab Sources: Netanyahu Asked Bill Clinton to help Free Shalit

Netanyahu asked Bill Clinton to talk to Hamas about freeing kidnapped soldier Gilad Shalit, Arab sources claim. Hamas denies it was contacted.

Arab MK Helped Libyan Ship; MK Ben-Ari: Sink it

As blockade-busting Libyan ship nears Israel, it has been learned that MK Ahmed Tibi was involved. MK Ben-Ari says it should be sunk.

Netanyahu: Negotiate a Total Peace, Not Piece by Piece

Prime Minister Netanyahu says that if it were up to him, Israel and the PA would sign an agreement within the year.

British Ambassador Praises Terrorist Sheikh

British Ambassador to Lebanon praises terrorist “spiritual leader” Fadlallah in a blog post. The post was pulled, but not condemned.

Netanyahu: Israel a Stabilizing Force in Middle East

Contary to what some believe, Israel is the greatest source of Middle East stability, says Netanyahu at Foreign Relations Council (video).

Hamas Sends Patients to Israel for Care

Hamas sends up to 100 patients a month to Ichilov hospital alone. Hospital treats patients from hostile Arab countries as well.

Accused Hizbullah Spy Strikes Plea Bargain

An Israeli-Arab man accused of spying for Hizbullah strikes a plea bargain, accuses Israel of anti-Arab bias.

Jewish Protesters Block Route 60 after Samaria Kidnap Attempt

Shiloh area residents demonstrate at Luban a-Sharkiyeh junction following attempt to abduct a mother with her baby.

Obama Backs Down from Changing US Policy on Israeli ’Ambiguity’

Obama backs down from changing long-standing US policy accepting Israel’s “nuclear ambiguity.” Report: Secret US letter on helping Israel.

Barak Falls in Line with Coalition

Barak tip-toes closer to the coalition government policy and calls on Abbas to resume direct talks without pre-conditions for a building freeze.

MKs Touring Beit Yehonatan: 'Take Children Out of Politics'

Committee concerned over safety of Jewish and Arab children in contested Shiloach neighborhood.

Two Arrested in Muslim Terror Attack on Cochi Professor

Two Taliban members have been arrested for an attack on a college professor in India for “inflammatory references” to the founder of Islam.

US Praise for Israel's 'New Deal' for Gaza

The US is singing praises of Israel’s new “positive” Gaza policy: an import list that defines only what is prohibited.

Iran Buries Reports of Huge Six-Week-Old Oil Field Fire

Iran, which has offered to help the US help to control the BP oil spill, is burying reports of its own disaster – a six-week-old oil field fire.

Oil Resumes After PKK Attack Halted Flow to Turkey

Oil resumed moving through the Kirkuk--Ceyhan pipeline after a Kurdish rebel attack over the weekend temporarily halted the flow.

Barak Meets with Fayyad as Israel Eases Embargo

Barak concludes direct talks with Fayyad as Israel further eases the embargo on Hamas-controlled Gaza and discussed more coordination with the PA.

Muslim Zionist Speaks Out in Bangladesh

Shoaib Choudhury, a Muslim Zionist in Bangladesh, tells IsraelNationalRadio, “Political Islam and hate speech are our biggest enemies.”

Turkey Demands Apology Again, Israel: It's Not Going to Happen

Turkey continues to demand an apology after citizens killed for attacking IDF soldiers, Lieberman: It's not going to happen.

Britain, Germany, Dubai Deny Ban on Re-Fueling Iranian Planes

Iran claimed its planes are denied fuel in Germany and Gulf countries as new sanctions take effect, but all three countries denied the report.

'Willingness to Pay Any Price Keeps Shalit Captive'

Israel's willingness to pay “any price” for captive soldiers got Gilad Shalit kidnapped and keeps him hostage, says General (res.) Elazar Stern.

Somali Charged with Terrorizing Danish Cartoonist

A 28-year-old Somali man has been charged with terrorizing a Danish cartoonist for drawing a caricature of the founder of Islam.

Syria Reaches Out from Iran to Argentina for Allies

Syria receives advanced radar from Iran and promises to back Argentinean claims for the Falklands in return for support for Golan Heights.

Ongoing Palestinian Terrorism: 5 Dead, 232 Hurt in 6 Months

"Yeshanews" sums up Palestinian terrorism in 2010. Picture not as serene as a quick glance - or detailed perusal - of daily papers might provide.

US Intelligence Officers: Accept Hamas and Hizbullah in Armies

A top US intelligence report suggests Hamas and Hizbullah terrorist forces become part of Fatah and Lebanese armies, and finds Israel at fault.

English-Language Al Qaeda to 'Inspire' Americans and Brits

The international al-Qaeda terrorist organization has started a new English-language magazine, called “Inspire,” to attract US and UK recruits.

UN Warns of New War in North; Claims on Gas May Be Trigger

The UN, which generally downplays war scares, warned that charges of Hizbullah’s obtaining advanced weapons have raised tensions that may erupt.

Message to Bibi: 'A Promise is a Promise'

The Judea and Samaria Council reminds the prime minister that “a promise is a promise” as he prepares to meet with Obama.

Barak at IAF Graduation: Immigrants Make us Proud

Barak congratulates new pilots, notes contribution made by former USSR immigrants.

'Son of Hamas' Mosab Hassan Yousef Granted Asylum in U.S.

The son of a Hamas mastermind, who helped Israel capture terrorists and prevent attacks, has finally been granted political asylum in the U.S.

Turkey Refuses Israel Use of Airspace

Turkey has refused to allow Israeli military planes to use its airspace over the past month – another sign of the increasing tensions between them.

Day in Court for the Son of Hamas

Former Shin Bet spy and Son of Hamas Mosab Hassan Yousef faces an immigration judge in San Diego on Wednesday.

Sale of F-15s, PA State and Taliban Divide Obama and Saudi King

Obama and King Abdullah spoke on agreed positions, but differences lay behind their talks: Pressure, F-15 jets for the Saudis and Taliban.

Kassam Roulette: Pre-Dawn Rocket Narrowly Misses Negev Workers

Gaza terrorists attacked the Western Negev Wednesday morning with a rocket before workers arrived but heavily damaged a packing house

Visiting Russian FM: We Won't Disrupt Mideast Power Balance

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov tells President Shimon Peres that September will be 'critical time' for negotiations with PA.

Landau: Barak Suffers from Battered Woman Syndrome

Minister Uzi Landau blasts Defense Minister for proposing more withdrawals after Lebanon and Gaza retreats.

US Marines To Honor The Man Who Saved Tel Aviv

A former Israel Air Force fighter pilot and US ex-Marine will be honored in Washington next week for his service to his first adopted homeland.