Defense/Middle East

Israeli Start-Up Makes Army Units Vanish Into Thin Air

Remember the Klingon cloaking device on Star Trek? Science fiction back then -- but not any more. Meet the Black Fox.

PA Finds Bibi's Biblical Reference 'Distasteful'

PA negotiator Erekat accuses Netanyahu of incitement for quoting the Bible to note the Jewish people's ties to Jerusalem. "Distasteful," he says.

New York Bomb Scare Called Off

Two gas canisters discovered in a suspicious vehicle parked in Union Square sparked another panic in New York. This time, it was a flase alarm.

IDF: We are Preparing for Peace Talks Success or Failure

The army prepares for two scenarios after peace talks -- more violence following failure, or a halt to arresting terrorists if there is an accord.

JFK Airport Security Fiasco: Guns, Swords 'Okay' in Baggage

Egyptian authorities were amazed Wednesday to have found handguns, swords and daggers in a U.S. passenger's luggage.

Arab MK: Replace Israel with Islamic Caliphate

Arab Knesset Member Masoud Ganaim calls for replacing Israel with an Islamic Caliphate and supports violence over 'threats to Al-Aksa.'

Jewish Baby Targeted in Jerusalem Attack

Arab teens stone car in Jerusalem, nearly hitting a baby; soldier wounded in Samaria in a separate rock attack.

Rivlin: PA Must Take Negotiations Seriously

Knesset head Rivlin says PA leaders must take peace talks seriously, compromise on key issues like Jerusalem and the “right of return.”

TIME: 'The Next Lebanon War'

A report by TIME Magazine this week says Hizbullah and Israel are both prepared for war – and neither wants it.

Iran Warns off US Plane during Persian Gulf ‘War Games’

Iranian military planes warned off a US reconnaissance aircraft near the Islamic Republic’s war games in the Persian Gulf, Iran claims.

The Week's Assistance to Gaza: May 9, 2010

More than 17,000 tons of humanitarian aid were transferred to Gaza last week through the various crossings with Israel.

Barak Says Obama Agrees with ‘Nuclear Ambiguity’

Barak says that President Obama agrees with Israel’s policy of “nuclear ambiguity.” Pressure grows for Israel to sign Non-Proliferation Treaty.

Lieberman: Arabs Should Learn Peacemaking from Japan

Foreign Minister says Israel's neighbors should imitate Japan, which tries to solve disputes with its neighbors peacefully.

Z Street Awards Peace Plan Prize to Daniel Pipes

Middle East Forum director Daniel Pipes is the recipient of the first annual Z Street Peace Plan Prize.

Iran Upset over Yaalon’s Remarks that Israel Can Strike

Former Chief of Staff Yaalon’s remarks that Israel can strike Iran prompted reactions in Iranian media that an attack is only theoretical.

Lieberman to Ignore Planned Arab Med Summit Boycott

Egypt and Syria may boycott the Med Summit in Spain Tuesday, but Foreign Minister Lieberman says he will attend. “”It’s their problem.”

Turk Student at Hebrew U Arrested for Aiding Banned Arab Group

Israeli security officials have arrested a Turkish student at Hebrew U who is the founder of an outlawed group that backs a huge flotilla to Gaza.

Former FBI Agent Echoes Obama's 'Blood and Treasure' Remark

Former FBI Agent Philip Mudd echoed President Barack Obama's 'blood and treasure' remark alluding to Israel this week on CBS's '60 Minutes'.

Suspected Spy for Hizbullah Heads Anti-Israeli NGO

Israeli Arab suspected of spying for Hizbullah heads NGO that rejects anti-terror funding clause and backs boycotts of Israel. See INN interview.

Syria, Russia Upgrade Ties, Israel Fears More Arms for Hizbullah

Syria upstages the US and hosts Russian President Medvedev as they upgrade ties despite American disapproval of Syrian missile aid to Hizbullah.

US Is Not Withholding Weapons, Says Middle East Researcher

Middle East affairs expert reports that contrary to reports, the Obama administration is not withholding weapons from Israel as a form of pressure.

Arab Activist: Attacking Israeli Civilians - Not a War Crime

Israeli Arab activist states that rocket attacks that deliberately target Israeli civilians are not criminal. A relevant interview.

'Obama Behind Jerusalem Apartheid'

A member of the Jerusalem planning committee says there is “apartheid-style” segregation in Jerusalem, backed by Obama administration.

White House Reports Two-Year Building Freeze in Ramat Shlomo

PM Netanyahu has agreed to freeze construction in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Ramat Shlomo for two years, State Department says.

Egypt Bars Israeli Doctor from Int'l Conference in Cairo

Egypt has barred an Israeli hematology expert from attending an international conference slated for May 22-25 in Cairo, despite the peace treaty.

Israeli Arab Incitement over Temple Mount

Israel complains the PA is guilty of incitement, but Israeli Arabs, and the entire Arab world, stir up agitation with more false accusations.

Shas Faces Protest after Homes Destroyed

Protesters target the hareidi-religious Shas party following the demolition of homes in Modiin Illit.

European Representatives Look Into Anti-Semitism

The consuls-general of several European countries met this week in the US and discussed their countries' problems with anti-Semitism.

PA Tells Residents: Stop Working at 'Settlements'

PA calls on residents to quit working at Jewish communities. Israeli Arabs to join boycott, but Israeli lawmakers say they will hit back.

Death Sentence for Mumbai Terrorist

The lone surviving terrorist in the November 2008 three-day killing spree in Mumbai has been sentenced to death by hanging.

New IDF Weapon Defends Soldiers against Psychological Warfare

Psychological warfare has moved to the battle field. IDF officers are training soldiers how to react to enemy propaganda against troops’ morale.

Tikkun Editor's Home Vandalized

The home of leftist Tikkun editor Rabbi Michael Lerner was vandalized after the magazine decided to honor the author of the Goldstone Report.

Venezuela: State-Sponsored Anti-Semitism in the West

State-sponsored anti-Semitism has appeared in the West. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is leading a drive to make his country Judenrein.

University of Gaza ‘Greenhouse for Hamas Terror’

Univ. of Gaza says it is a normal university. Researchers on terror reveal it is a part of the terrorist infrastructure, with help from the West.

Austria Joins Iranian Axis, along with Indonesia

Austria is joining Iran's growing world axis that already includes Venezuela, Syria, Turkey, Lebanon and Syria. Indonesia is coming aboard as well.

Iran Photographed US Ship in 'Close Encounter’ in Persian Gulf

An Iranian plane came within 1,000 yards of a US ship and photographed it in what the US said was a "close encounter". Iran: Right to surveillance.

New Google Tool Reveals Worldwide Censorship Data

Internet users can now see how many times a government has asked Google to remove content. The US far outstrips Israel as a censor.

Former US Ambassador John Bolton: Obama Damages Israeli Security

John Bolton, ex-US ambassador to UN says on IDF Radio, "Obama harms Israeli security” with talk about a nuke-free Middle East. Listen to audio.

FIFA Reverses Hijab Ban After Iranian Protest

The FIFA Olympic football federation has reversed a ruling that banned Iranian women from wearing the hijab Muslim hair covering in competitions.

Times Square Bombing Suspect Arrested Trying to Flee US

U.S. authorities have arrested a suspect trying to flee the country after last week's attempted car bombing in New York's Times Square.

US Links De-Nuking Israel with Removing Iranian Threat

The US, which already has tied solving the Iranian nuclear threat with Israel’s agreeing to PA demands, now cites Israel’s nukes as the key.

Electrical Fire Damages Mosque; Muslims Blame Jews

A mosque north of Ramallah went up in flames Monday night, apparently due to a short circuit. Muslim clerics blame Jews from Samaria.

US, Britain, and France 'Disengage' Ahmadinejad

The US, despite Obama’s attempts to “engage” Iran, walked out on Ahmadinejad at the UN. Congressman: Arrest him for “incitement to genocide.”

Elbit to Supply Hermes UAVs

The IDF has signed a contract with Elbit Systems for $50 million worth of Hermes UAVs.

Israeli Invention Sees Through Walls

The Israeli company Camero has developed a device that “sees” through walls, indicating the presence of people in other rooms.

PM Calls to Favor Reservists

Ministers call to provide incentives for those who hire IDF reservists.

Jews, Muslims Clash at Wisconsin University

Jewish and Muslim students clash at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. A Jewish student was wounded.

US Jewish Groups Call for UN Walkout on Ahmadinejad

United States Jews want UN reoresentatives to walk out on Ahmadinejad as the Iranian leader accuses US, Israel of being behind world terrorism.

Pat Buchanan Live on C-Span - A Chance for Jews to Debate

Pat Buchanan, who has a long record of attacking Jews, will take live calls Sunday on C-Span cable television. A chance for Jews to refute claims.

Syria Accuses US of ‘Scud Slander;’ Peres: We Know for a Fact

President Peres says Israel "knows for certain” Hizbullah is getting Scuds from Syria, which calls the charges “slander.” Egypt: A laughable lie.

PA Parenting: Don't Threaten Kids with Demons, Jews

A PA cleric warns parents: don't scare children by threatening them with thieves, demons, or Jews.

Egypt on High Gaza Alert

Egypt's forces on Gaza border are on high alert, fearing that Gaza Arabs will once again overrun the border.

Last Heroic Act: Jewish US Navy Pilot Saves 3 but Dies in Crash

A heroic Jewish US Navy pilot's last act was to save the lives of his three crew members as his plane went down after a mission in Afghanistan.

Arabs Adds Conditions to Talks, But ‘Show Will Go On’

Qatar wants talks to end in two months. Erekat threatens to end them if Israel builds ”one house,” but no one wants to be accused of saying ”no.”

Protecting Soldiers by Taking On the Left

MKs hope to protect IDF soldiers abroad by outlawing extremist Leftist NGOs that seek to arrest commanders for alleged war crimes.

Arab League to PA: Go Ahead With US-Brokered Talks With Israel

Arab League directive to the PA: meet for US-brokered indirect talks with Israel. Clinton says US State Department already on the job.

Yesha Council: Make PA Pay for Boycott

The Yesha Council proposes refunding Israelis hurt by PA boycott using PA tax money.

OU Tackles ME Politics, Cooking Oil

The Orthodox Union takes on Jewish issues ranging from the Iranian threat to kosher cooking oil.

US Will Continue to Back Israel in UN

US officials deny New York Times report, say America will continue to back Israel in the UN.

Barkat: Jerusalem Freeze Would be Illegal

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat visits Washington. Barkat's message: We are going to build in Jerusalem – all of Jerusalem.