Defense/Middle East

Turkish Flag Flew over Temple Mount

The Turkish flag was raised over the Temple Mount last week following the flotilla clash. Police say the unprecedented flag raising was legal.

Turkey Joins Hamas in Suing Israel Over Flotilla

Turkey and Hamas terrorist officials are planning to sue Israeli military officials who stopped a six-ship flotilla from reaching Gaza.

Jewish Professors Call to Recognize Turkey's Armenian Genocide

Jewish professors in the United States and Israel have called on the Jewish State to formally recognize the Armenian genocide.

Obama Opposes US Sanctions on Iran

The Obama administration opposes sanctions against Iran proposed by the U.S. Congress, after supporting those passed by the U.N. Security Council.

Iranian Marines Set to Escort Flotilla 'To Teach Israel Lessons'

Two Iranian ships to Hamas-controlled Gaza are waiting for government okay to challenge Israel on the high seas, escorted by “volunteer marines.”

Iran Threatens Counter-Sanctions against Russia and China

Iran, after challenging the US and the Western world, now is turning its fury on China and Russia for backing UN's watered down sanctions,

U.S. Expert Calls to Talk with Hizbullah, 'Mess With Their Mind'

A senior U.S. Mideast expert calls on America to talk with Hizbullah, “mess with” the organization. Obama administration not interested.

Israel: Want to End the Gaza Blockade? Grant Shalit his Rights

If Hamas wants to end the blockade on Gaza, it must allow the Red Cross to visit Gilad Shalit, Lieberman says. Hamas rejects the offer.

Poll: Israelis Support Flotilla Raid, Gaza Blockade, PM and IDF

Israelis support flotilla raid, Gaza blockade, Netanyahu and Ashkenazi, poll finds. Strong criticism for Turkey, Ehud Barak, Obama.

Rabbi Who Exposed Thomas Gets Death Threats

A New York rabbi who interviewed Helen Thomas, exposing her views on Israelis, has received hate mail and death threats.

Report: Obama Nixed Anti-Riot Gear on Flotilla

The World Tribune reports that Obama rejected Israeli assessments and nixed the use of non-lethal anti-riot gear against flotilla.

Claim: Acting PM was Unaware of Flotilla Clash

Channel 2 News claims that Yaalon, who was serving as prime minister during the Mavi Marmara clash, was unaware of the incident.

Barak Suspected of Blocking End of Construction Freeze

Official states no building is planned in Judea and Samaria's Jewish communities, leading to fears that construction freeze won't end as promised.

Tree by Tree, Jewish Groups Fight for the Heartland

It's 'Jewish trees' versus 'anarchist trees,' as Jewish groups launch Operation Facts on the Ground to fight European-sponsored Arab land grab.

Canadian Final Exam Explores Students' Response to Gaza

Jewish leaders are slamming a final exam question in Canada that addresses the suffering of children in conflicts, particularly Gaza.

Texas Senator Takes Action to Support Israel

US Senator John Cornyn (R-Tx) has proposed a resolution supporting Israel's right to defend itself and condemning last week's flotilla to Gaza.

A Tale of Two Worlds: Gaza and the Global Village

Gazans’ life expectancy is well above average; infant mortality rates are far higher in famine-plagued countries, but world aid pours in to PA.

All Aboard: Muslim Clerics Organize Flotilla to Gaza

The latest in flotillas: Wanted terrorist is now organizing a “Muslim religious leaders” flotilla to Gaza.

American Jihadists Use New Weapon: Response Fatigue

Jihadists in the United States are encouraging the use of a new weapon, the FBI warns: “Response fatigue.”

Hungary: Moving Back to a Fascist Future?

Hungary appears to be moving back to a neo-Nazi future, with 17 percent of young adults voting for the far-right Jobbik party.

Obama to Offer More Aid to Gaza Despite Benefits for Hamas

Obama’s balancing act: More aid to Gaza but not to Hamas, ease blockade without hurting Israel or PA, smooth Abbas’s feathers over flotilla clash.

Photo Evidence of ‘Myth of Siege of Gaza’

An Israeli study explodes the "myth of the siege of Gaza. The Washington Post reports: Pharmacies look as well-supplied as a typical Rite Aid.

George Galloway: ‘Break the Embargo’ Via Syria and Jordan

Former British MP George Galloway announces a new land-sea attempt to break the embargo on Gaza. He spoke alongside Hizbullah flags in London.

Sen. Schumer Demands Probe of IHH-Terror Links. EJC Wants More.

New York Sen. Schumer has added his voice to growing cries for a probe on whether flotilla sponsor IHH is a terrorist group.

Teaching PA Arab Children to Sing Anti-Israel Hate Songs

Palestinian Authority Arab youngsters are encouraged to honor a jailed female terrorist by singing anti-Israel hate songs at her family home.

Over 30 Wounded in Razing of Beit El Youth Clubhouse

Dozens of protesters were injured by Israel Police as youth clubhouse is destroyed in Beit El. INN reports from the scene.

Barak: The Only Humanitarian Aid Needed in Gaza is for Shalit

Barak defends blockade, backs internal flotilla probe, says no to questioning of soldiers.

US Asked to Look into American Backers of Gaza Flotilla

The human rights group Shurat Hadin has asked US authorities to look into Gaza-bound activists' American backers.

Video: Free Gaza – from Hamas

A “Free Gaza- from Hamas” video intersperses its terror with evidence of plenty of food and merchandise. Hamas still blocking humanitarian aid.

Demonstrators Say ‘No’ to Mosque at Ground Zero

"No mosque at Ground Zero" was the rallying cry Sunday as thousands of angry demonstrators protested a proposed 13-story mosque near the site.

Dr. Daniel Yaakobi's Murderer Gets Life in Jail

The terrorist who murdered Dr. Daniel Yaakobi of Yakir, in Samaria, has been sentenced to life in prison.

Terrorist Activity Up in May

A National Security Agency report states there were 63 attacks in May, compared with 56 in April. Terror is on the rise in Gaza and Jerusalem.

Netanyahu Denies Accepting UN Probe

Netanyahu tells his cabinet Israel needs a “responsible, objective” probe into Gaza flotilla clash, rejects UN probe proposal.

Lebanese-Americans Charged with Helping Hizbullah

A Lebanese-American couple has been arrested in Toledo, Ohio on charges of providing material support to Hizbullah.

Leading Journalist: Israeli Media Dropped the Ball

Voice of Israel's ex-director Yoni Ben-Menachem says that better Israeli coverage before the flotilla arrived could have revealed ambush.

Netanyahu: The Truth is Slowly Spreading Around the World

The truth about the flotilla clash is spreading around the world, says PM Netanyahu. Turkish news photos verify the brutality by terror activists.

No Rest for the Daniel Pearl Foundation

The Daniel Pearl Foundation continues to memorialize journalist beheaded by Al-Qaeda, encouraging a safer world via music, journalism and dialogue.

Cyber Jihad Tribute to Flotilla 'Martyrs' on the Web

A musical tribute to the so-called “flotilla martyrs,” sung by cyber jihadist Asadullah Alshishani, is making the rounds of the Muslim Internet.

Ahmadinejad Cozies Up to Turkey

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and US officials are scheduled to attend an Istanbul summit to be chaired by Turkish President Abdullah Gul.

‘Goldstone 2’ Probe Will Be a Farce, Warns Researchers

The UN’s immediate condemnation of Israel indicates its proposed probe of the flotilla clash will be a farce, global affairs researchers warn.

White House Reporter Helen Thomas: Jews, Get Out of Palestine

Veteran journalist Helen Thomas exposed her bias on video by saying that Jews "should get the hell out of Palestine."

Audio from Flotilla ‘Activists’: ‘Shut Up, Go Back to Auschwitz

The “peace activists” aboard one of the pro-Hamas flotilla ships earlier this week told a Navy dispatcher: “Shut up, Go Back to Auschwitz.”

Online Turkey-Israel Hacker War Rages; Attempt on Arutz Sheva

Turkish hackers targeted Israeli sites, including A7. Israeli hackers struck back, defacing several Turkish sites. Online battle rages.

EU Jews Work to Prevent Second Clash; SA Recalls Ambassador

Reactions to Gaza flotilla clash continue: European Union Jews work to prevent a second round, South Africa condemns Israel.

Flotilla Sheikh gets Hero's Welcome in Umm el-Fahm

Sheikh Raed Salah gets hero's welcome after trip on Gaza flotilla. Salah claims assassination conspiracy. MK's protest release..

No Ships to Gaza, Netanyahu Tells Top Ministers

Reports that Prime Minister is considering 'creative ideas' for inspecting Gaza-bound cargo, but he vows ships will not break the embargo on Hamas.

Peres Visits Wounded Soldiers, Offers Thanks

President Peres visits soldiers wounded in clash on Gaza-bound boats.

Media War on the Flotilla Clash: AP Anti-Israel Bias Exposed

The Washington Times daily wrote a rare verbal attack on the Associated Press, exposing its anti-Israeli bias in coverage of the flotilla clash

More Footage Proves 'Peace' Activists' Violence

Video: Activists are seen attacking the commandos with a stun grenade, a box of plates, and water hoses as the soldiers attempt to board the ship

Flotilla Reporters Feeding Frenzy at State Dept. Briefing

Reporters at Tuesday's State Department briefing on the U.S. involvement in the flotilla ambush were seeking anything but objective facts.

Cabinet to Send Flotilla 'Activists' Back to Turkey

Cabinet ministers decided Tuesday to send some 350 Turkish nationals home after their arrest in the Gaza flotilla confrontation.

Video: IAF Picks Off Three Terrorists

An IAF aircraft killed three terrorists from the Islamic Jihad group, bringing total of Gaza terrorists killed Tuesday to five.

Was Anti-Semitism Evident in Responses to Flotilla Events?

Arutz Sheva TV speaks with Director of the Anti-Defamation League about the worldwide responses to the Gaza

Israeli-Arab Riots Against IDF Flotilla Action

Israeli-Arabs rioted in at least two locations in response to the flotilla events on Monday night. Two policemen were hurt in Umm el-Fahm clashes.

Netanyahu on Way to Visit Flotilla-Wounded Soldiers

Five soldiers wounded after boarding Gaza-bound ship are still hospitalized, 4 in moderate condition. Ashkenazi visited, Netanyahu is on his way.

Two More Boats on Their Way to Gaza

Navy will stop them; details under wraps. Hospitalized militants under heavy guard, some expelled, Arab MK Zouabi sent straight home from ship.

UN Demands ‘Partial Investigation’ of Flotilla Clash

The UN Security Council condemned Israel and called for a probe of the flotilla clash. The resolution was weaker than originally proposed.

Radical Islam Behind the Flotilla Organizers

TurkishIHH, the force behind the Gaza flotilla, has a radical Islamic anti-Western orientation and a history of fund-raising for Hamas.

'Magnet' Streamlines Air Force On-Screen Operations

A new computerized operations log designed to streamline data transfer has now been installed at all Israeli Air Force bases.

IDF Photos of Knives Contradict Turkish Claims of ’No Weapons’

Photos reveal that flotilla extremists carried two dozen knives as well as clubs and metal rods. Turkey: No Weapons were on board.