Defense/Middle East

Israelis Protest at Turkish Embassy Following Flotilla Clash

More than 500 Israelis demonstrated in front of Turkey's Embassy in Tel Aviv, blaming the Turkish government for Monday's flotilla violence.

Video Shows Flotilla Extremists’ Incitement

Flotilla extremists created a mood of war before attacking Israeli Navy soldiers. “Either victory or Martyrdom. The army of Mohammed will return!"

Report: US Guaranteed Israel's Strategic Capabilities

Though their meeting has been called off, Obama is said to have already promised Netanyahu to maintain and bolster Israel's strategic capabilities.

Video: Flotilla Muslims Club Navy Commandos

An IDF video clearly documents the flotilla’s Muslim radicals’ brutal attacks with metal clubs on Israeli Navy commandos.

Flotilla Upstages Obama, Netanyahu on Way Home

Prime Minister Netanyahu is flying home to oversee the flotilla crisis, instead of flying to Washington to meet U.S. President Obama.

Rage in Turkey; Israelis Warned to Stay Away

The Counterterrorism Bureau warns Israelis to avoid Turkey, as riots rage in Istanbul following clash at sea.

Video: Jews and Arabs Clash at Ashdod Port

Reporters and protesters from both sides of the flotilla issue shouted and argued at the Ashdod port today. INN TV takes you there.

Obama's Approval Drops, Despite Gestures to Arab World

Despite Obama's overtures to the Arab world, his approval ratings in Arab countries are down in latest Gallup Poll.

International Response to Gaza Boats Clash

Greece, Turkey and Spain summon Israeli ambassadors over Gaza flotilla incident, EU demands explanations.

Israel's Position Presented in Press Conference

The int'l press did not show much interest in hearing Deputy FM Danny Ayalon explain Israel's position on the flotilla incident. Watch the video.

Michael Steele on the Importance of Israel

Republican Chair Michael Steele addressed Israel Day crowd on bonds of faith, fate. Steele accused Obama of "dithering" on Iran. Full text below.

IDF Soldier Shot, Critically Wounded on Flotilla Boat

IDF reports flotilla crew were militants who opened fire on soldiers. One soldier in critical condition. Ten militants dead. Raad Salah injured.

Minister of Industry Heads for Qatar

The last time an Israeli economic minister visited the emirate was in 2001.

Dayton Retiring, But State Dept. 'Didn't Know'

U.S. General Keith Dayton is retiring as head of the training program for PA military forces, but the State Department “didn't know.”

Voice of Eli Cohen, 'Our Man in Damascus,' is Heard

The voice of hanged spy Eli Cohen was heard in Israel today – in a long-lost recording of an interview he once conducted with Radio Damascus

US Trying to Deport ‘Son of Hamas’ Who Exposed Terrorism

The ‘Son of Hamas,” who revealed his path to Christianity and exposed Hamas terrorism, faces deportation from US for being an alleged terrorist.

Israel Submarines Headed for Persian Gulf

Israel allegedly has deployed a permanent nuclear submarine presence in the Persian Gulf to keep an eye on Iran.

Gaza Front Heating Up

Attempted Thursday terror attack leads to Israeli bombing of Gaza airport, Kassam rocket leads to tunnel bombing. IDF:”We won't tolerate terror.”

Arab Riot Wounds Policemen in Shiloach, near Western Wall

Dozens of Jerusalem Arabs threw rocks and hurled firebombs at police officers Saturday night, wounding nine. At least two were hospitalized.

Obama Government Backs Down on No-Nukes Draft; Israel Objects

Israel outrightly rejects a UN draft for a nuclear-free Middle East. The US withdrew its objections but leaves the Iranian threat up in the air.

Arabs against Arabs: Hevron Stores Burned for Dealing with Jews

The Palestinian Authority boycott widens: Arabs burned two Arab stores in Hevron because the owners allegedly have contacts with Jews.

Flotilla-Israeli PR and Naval Clash Delayed until Monday

The latest attempt by sea to achieve Hamas sovereignty over the Gaza Coast has been delayed until Monday following technical and diplomatic delays.

New Video: Israel's Critical Security Needs

A video by the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs shows Israel's critical security needs that must be filled if there is to be a viable peace.

Air Force Strikes More Terror Tunnels after Continuing Attacks

The Air Force bombed a weapons manufacturing site and a terror tunnel Friday night following more rocket attacks, which continued Saturday night.

Satellite Pictures Seen of Hizbullah Base on Syrian Soil

The London Times reports seeing satellite pictures of an arms depot and Hizbullah terrorist compound north of Damascus.

As 443 Opens to PA, MKs Call to Restrict Supreme Court

Highway 443 opens to PA traffic, MKs call to restrict Supreme Court's ability to rule on security-related matters.

Lebanon Asks Obama for Peace while Backing Hizbullah

While the Prime Minister of Lebanon asked Obama to protect the country from an Israeli war, its president praised Hizbullah at home.

PA and Hamas Boats Also Planning to 'Greet' Anti-Israel Flotilla

Israeli Navy could be flanked on both sides by enemy ships if and when it “greets” Gaza-bound Turkish flotilla – as PA also plans to greet it.

Planning for Iran: Navy Eyes World's First Air-Defense Corvettes

Israel hopes to acquire two multi-mission corvettes that would enable the navy to deploy further from home.

Hizbullah Threatens to Sink Israel-Bound Ships

Hizbullah chief Hassan Nasrallah threatened Tuesday to sink any vessel sailing into Israeli waters in any future war.

Air Force Strikes Back at Hamas, Bombs Terror Tunnels

The Israeli Air Force bombed two terror tunnels before dawn Wednesday, several hours after two mortar shells struck south of Ashkelon.

Foreign Ministry: Flotilla Organizers Promote Agenda, Not Aid

Israel says organizers of a flotilla hoping to force its way into Gaza want to promote a political agenda, rather than offer aid.

Secret Saudi Document Shows Kingdom Linked with Al-Qaeda Terror

An Iraqi news agency has exposed a secret Saudi document showing links with Al-Qaeda terrorism. The Kingdom is investigating who leaked it.

New Yorkers Plan to Fight Mosque Near Ground Zero

A growing rage is gripping New Yorkers over plans to build a 13-story mosque just two blocks from Ground Zero, site of the 9/11 Al-Qaeda attack.

MKs to Take Shelter in Drill; Hizbullah Trains for Kidnappings

Knesset Members will run to bomb shelters during massive civil defense drill (live footage below), Hizbullah drills kidnapping IDF soldiers.

Missing Soldier's Family Marks 5 Years

The family of missing soldier Majdi Halabi marks five years since his disappearance.

MKs Call to Postpone 443 Opening

Members of Knesset are concerned by the opening of Highway 443. MK Moses: Supreme Court failed to see reality on the ground.

British Paper: Peres Tried to Sell Nuclear Weapons

The British Guardian claims Shimon Peres offered to sell nuclear weapons to apartheid South Africa.

Netanyahu: The PA is Hurting Its Own People

Netanyahu warns that the PA's boycott will harm PA Arabs. “We want peace and a better life,” he says.

Jerusalem Arabs Plotted to Aid Hamas Prisoners

Eight Arab residents of Jerusalem have been arrested for helping Hamas give illegal funds to terrorist prisoners.

Canine Legion Protects Jewish Property from Arab Squatters

The Jewish Canine Legion has helped retrieve Jewish Jerusalem property from Arab squatters. The dogs remain to help maintain Jewish presence.

Hizbullah Hypes New Jihad Tourist Center

Hizbullah guerrillas are promoting an interactive terror show, winning credibility and legitimacy with a Jihad Tour in southern Lebanon.

Well-Bred Muslim Urges More Fort Hood-Style Murders

US-born Muslim cleric, son of a university president, urges Muslims in US Army to kill their comrades before leaving for Iraq and Afghanistan.

Lockberbie Bomber Outlives Death Sentence, Thrives in Libya

Doctors predicted that the Lockerbie bomber would die in three months or less. But he's still alive nine months later and going strong in Libya.

Obama’s Mixed Message to Syria: Kerry ‘Engages’ Assad

Obama sent Sen. Kerry to “engage” Syria three weeks after extending sanctions against the country, officially termed as a sponsor of terror.

Hizbullah Charges Massive Israeli Defense Drill a Plan for War

Israel’s annual self-defense drill is a camouflage for war plans, and an obstacle to peace with the PA, Hizbullah and Lebanon charge.

US Congress Approves Iron Dome Spending

The US Congress has approved $205 million in aid for Israel to go to the Iron Dome rocket defense system.

Israeli Woman Escapes PA Thief-Kidnapper

An Israeli woman manages to rescue herself and her young daughter from a PA thief who took the family car with the two inside.

Syria: Peres Offered Golan for Breaking Ties with Iran

Assad claims Peres offered the Golan if Syria breaks with Iran. Peres denies the claim, one day after Iran offered a deal maligned as a trick.

Expert: Iran Is Playing Tricks to Divert the Sanctions

Brig. Gen. (ret.) Uzi Eilam, senior research fellow at a think tank, speaks against Iran's agreement to ship low-grade uranium to Turkey

Iraq Arrests Al-Qaeda Terrorist in Plot to Blow Up World Cup

Iraqi security forces have arrested a former Saudi colonel who plotted with Al-Qaeda’s number two terrorist to blow up the World Cup next month.

Mitchell’s Round Two with PA Starts at Square One

Round Two of mediated talks start Tuesday. Mitchell meets Abbas in Ramallah. Round One ended with the US talking for Israel and the PA.

Report: British Jew Used Genuine Passport in Dubai Killing

A British Jew used his genuine passport in the January assassination of a Hamas co-founder in Dubai, the London Independent reports.

Israel Develops 40km Precision Rocket

Israel Military Industries has developed a rocket that can hit targets up to 40 kilometers 25 miles) away with an accuracy of 10 meters (33 feet).

Iran Prepared to Block Gulf Oil and Wreck Western Economies

Iran’s war games concentrated on preparations to block the Persian Gulf and wreck Western economies in the event of harsh UN sanctions.

Jews, Arabs Debate Internal Arab Threat and 2-State Solution

Jews, Arabs held a panel discussion on Sunday on the issue of the future demographics of the Jewish State, in light of belligerent Arab intentions.

Israelis to Confront Pro-Gaza Activists at Sea

While the government wonders how to handle “Free Gaza” ships, grassroots activists are planning to sail out and confront them.

Watchdog Group Looks Into State Land for Arab Shepherds

The government watchdog group Ometz asks why state land is being distributed among Arab villages.

'Free Shalit' Takes New Approach

The “free Shalit” campaign takes a new approach as groups band together to strip privileges from terrorist prisoners.

Arab Media Cheer Obama for De-Linking Muslims from Terror

Arab media laud President Obama for removing the term “Muslim terrorism” from official documents and carrying out his pledge to embrace Muslims.