Defense/Middle East

Hamas Kills Two Gazans for Allegedly Assisting Israel

Hamas defies Abbas by bringing back the death penalty without Fatah's authorization. Two killed for allegedly assisting Israel.

Goldstone Won't Attend Grandson's Bar Mitzva

Judge Richard Goldstone won't be at his grandson's bar mitzva due to South African Jews' anger over his UN report.

PA Security Troops Find Weapons, Money, Rocket Instructions

Palestinian Authority preventive security troops uncovered a weapons cache Wednesday that contained funding and directions for producing rockets.

Video: Arabs Protest in Jerusalem, Dress Child in Hamas Garb

Dozens of Arabs took to the streets of Jerusalem Thursday to protest the presence of Jews. This time they dressed up a child in Hamas headwear.

Former UN Nuclear Chief: 'Israel Understands Only Violence'

The former head of the United Nations' International Atomic Energy Agency, expressed support for PA violence against Israel.

Hamas Denies Order to Shut Down Smuggler Tunnels

Hamas reportedly ordered the shutdown of smuggler tunnels from Gaza to Egypt, but later denied the report, claiming to upgrade supervision instead.

Supreme Court Overrides Security Agency

Israel allows Israeli-Arab to enter Lebanon to receive prize, but it's not clear if Lebanon will let him in.

76 Senators Sign Letter of Support for Israel

More than 3/4 of the US Senate sent a strong letter of support for Israel to Secretary Clinton, implying criticism of the Obama administration.

France Halts Egyptian Anti-Semitic Broadcasts

The French government has ordered a satellite carrier to halt broadcasts by an anti-Semitic Egyptian TV channel.

Syrian Scuds Prompt GOP to Block Nomination of Envoy to Damascus

GOP senators, responding to reports that Syria is arming Hizbullah with Scuds, are trying to block Obama-Clinton from naming envoy to Damascus.

Sinai Kidnap Rumors False; Urgent Terror Warning Continues

Rumors that terrorists tried to kidnap an Israeli citizen in Sinai proved false Tuesday night. Warnings to stay out of the area remain in force.

Peres: Syria Arming Hizbullah with Scuds While Talking Peace

Syria is arming Hizbullah with the Scud missiles that terrorized Israel in the Gulf War. Peres: “I am for peace; when I speak, they are for war."

Hamas Threatens to Sue for Damages at Port

The ruling Hamas terrorist organization in Gaza is threatening to sue Israel for damage to merchandise held up at Israeli ports.

China against Sanctions on Iran despite Obama-Chinese Handshake

The White House announced China is ready "to work with us” against Iran, but Beijing opposes energy sanctions as Tehran rushes full speed ahead.

IDF Kills Four Terrorists Trying to Place Roadside Bomb

Ground soldiers prevented a terrorist attack early Tuesday morning and killed four terrorists trying to plant roadside bombs.

N. Korea, Iran Snub Obama, Keep Up Nuclear Programs

North Korea and Iran angered by “hostile” Obama approach, plan to move forward with nuclear programs.

Kam Waives Confidentiality, Calls on Blau to Return

Spy Anat Kam has waived journalist's confidentiality rights and called on Haaretz writer Uri Blau to bring top-secret files back to Israel.

Israel Working on Civilian Nuclear Energy

Israel may be forced to explain and defend its decision to develop nuclear energy for civilian use at this week's Nuclear Summit in Washington D.C.

US Weapons to Lebanon Despite Hizbullah Closeness

With lines dividing Hizbullah and the Lebanese army not altogether clear, the US has delivered weapons and ammunition to the Beirut government.

Iranian Spy for CIA: ‘Weak West’ Will Cause War with Iran

The American-led ‘engagement” policies towards Iran is going to result in the very war it wants to prevent, according to an Iranian CIA spy.

Report: US Fighting Israel's Nuclear Program

The United States has begun denying visas to Israel's nuclear scientists, Maariv reports.

Amona Protestor Awarded 20,000 NIS as State Attorneys Strike

Amona protestor Ayelet Falk, who accused police of unnecessary violence, gets 20,000 shekels after state attorneys fail to appear in court.

Netanyahu Cancels Trip to US Nuclear Conference

PM Netanyahu abruptly cancelled a scheduled trip to US nuclear conference, will send Meridor instead. Arab demands may be behind switch.

Rock Victim Struggles to Recover

Terrorism victim from Yitzhar struggles to recover after suffering head wound in rock attack.

New Focus: Obama to remove "Islamic Radicalism" from Documents

US President Barack Obama plans to remove the term “Islamic radicalism” from document outlining American security strategy.

Jews Return to Yad Yair

Former residents of the destroyed community of Yad Yair return home to sleep for the night.

Seeking Israelis Trapped in Kyrgyzstan

Israel is urging all citizens in Kyrgyzstan to contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to be evacuated following a deadly revolution there.

Israel Distributes Gas Masks Nationwide

Israel has begun its nationwide program to distribute gas masks to its citizens through the post office and various distribution stations.

MK Hotovely Says It's Time to Confront America

Likud Knesset Member Tzipi Hotovely: American Jewry feels embarrassed in wake of their leadership's policy. Israeli government must confront.

Martin Luther King III Follows Gandhi to PA

Martin Luther King III is scheduled to speak on non-violence in Ramallah after grandson of Mahatma Gandhi visited Bil'in.

Ashkenazi: I Never Asked for Fifth Year

Defense Minister Barak informed the Chief of Staff his term will end as planned in February 2011.

Gaza Terrorists Break Pledge, Bombard Negev with Mortars

Arab terrorists fired a barrage of mortar shells on the Western Negev several days after vowing to stop attacking civilians.

‘Obama will Shy Away from Nuclear Crisis with Israel’

President Obama will not start a new crisis with Israel over its suspected nuclear capability, according to Bar-Ilan Prof. Gerald Steinberg.

Israeli Arab Jailed for Spying on IDF Chief of Staff

An Israeli Arab, convicted of spying for Hizbullah on IDF Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi in a health club, was sentenced to 68 months in prison.

Muslim Congressman in Gaza, Tweets ‘Disaster Stories’ Back Home

The first Muslim in Congress visited Gaza, being careful to avoid Hamas and vowing to prove to colleagues the “disaster caused by Israel.”

King Abdullah: Jordan Was Better Off without Peace with Israel

Jordan was better off before peace with Israel, King Abdullah says. “Jerusalem could blow up into war. Jordan sides with ‘power brigade.’”

Navy Missile Ship Rescues Yacht

An Israeli yacht was dead in the water between Cyprus and Israel and sent out a distress signal. A Navy missile boat came to the rescue.

Rock-Throwing Terrorists Nabbed; Leftists Wound Jew in Jerusalem

The IDF captured a rock-throwing cell that critically wounded a Jew near Shechem, but leftists continued to stone Jews in Jerusalem, wounding one.

Open Season on Fayyad: Hamas Threatens PA Leader

Hamas terrorist organization, which runs Gaza, says the prime minister of the Palestinian Authority, Salam Fayyad, must be put on trial.

Justice in Yemen: Death to Jew Who 'Asked Olmert to Let Him Spy'

A Yemeni court has upheld the death sentence of a Jew who supposedly e-mailed then-Prime Minister Olmert with a request to work as a spy.

Britain Reconsiders Arms Sales to Israel

Britain is reconsidering its policy of selling arms to the State of Israel and it has yet to close a loophole allowing arrests of Israeli leaders.

MK Tibi Bails Out PA Rioters

MK Ahmed Tibi pays bail for PA Arabs arrested for rioting, causes ruckus by attempting to shake hands.

Report: Obama Administration Backs Arab Rallies in Jerusalem

WND reporter Aaron Klein told by PA official that Obama administration backs pro-PA rallies aimed at getting Israel out of eastern Jerusalem.

Fatah Returns to Violence, Wound Border Police in Riot

Fatah leaders and Israeli leftists rioted near a military prison, wounding two policemen, and vowed more violence, which Abbas recently rejected.

Hamas Police 'Hold Up' Gaza City's Palestine Bank

Hamas Police held up the Gaza City Bank of Palestine on Monday, taking nearly half a million dollars allegedly on behalf of a medical organization.

Jerusalem Bus Ad Campaign for Rebuilt Temple

Advertising campaign by Our Land of Israel on Jerusalem buses expresses longing for rebuilt Temple in place where Muslim structures now stand.

Slain Soldier Ilan Sviatkovsky Laid to Rest

Staff-Sergeant Ilan Sviatkovsky was buried Sunday in Rishon L'Tzion. Sviatkovsky died Friday in a clash with Gaza terrorists.

Wounded Golani Soldier Recovering

A Golani soldier who was critically wounded by Gaza terrorists on his birthday Friday has regained consciousness.

Fallen Soldiers on the Cutting Edge of Zionism

Funerals of two fallen soldiers today; Peretz’s death touches upon many aspects of the modern religious-Zionist experience.

More Iranian Nuclear Sites Being Built

Western intelligence and United Nations nuclear officials agree: more nuclear sites may exist in Iran than what has been revealed to inspectors.

IDF Prepares for Large-Scale Missile Attack

What happens if Lebanon, Iran and Gaza attack Israel all at once with Kassam, Shihab, and Fajr missiles? The Air Force is getting ready.

PA Terrorist Regrets He Did Not Kill More Soldiers

An Arab terrorist from Shechem, after being convicted for killing two IDF soldiers in 2005, expresses “regret” he did not kill more soldiers.

Activists: Bibi, Stand Strong

Activists urge Netanyahu, ministers to stand firm in the face of US pressure: "Obama's demands are 'chutzpa'.'

No Change on Jerusalem Policy Despite US Pressure

Netanyahu says Jerusalem policy will not change despite US pressure. No word on response to other demands. Washington Post criticizes Obama.

Petraeus Confirms INN's Report: "I Never Blamed Israel"

US General Petraeus says that he never said Israeli actions were responsible for US military deaths, confirming INN's March 18th report.

Deputy PM Warns US Pressure Could Boomerang

Min. Silvan Shalom: The US needs to understand that one-sided pressure could lead to an opposite result from that intended.

Cabinet Minister Landau: US Jewry is on Our Side

After returning from the US, National Infrastructure Minister Uzi Landau, expresses support for Netanyahu following the latest US-Israel tension.

Dutch Media Influencing Rise in Anti-Semitism?

Dutch media may be playing a significant role in the rise of anti-Semitic incidents in Holland, say the heads of two watchdog organizations.

Britain Warns Citizens on Traveling to Israel

Britain warns that travel to Israel may result in its citizens’ passports being taken for “improper uses.” Tourism may be hurt. Is France next?

Weekly Summary: Aid to Gaza and Exports

Gaza residents received more than 12,000 tons of humanitarian aid last week, while business owners sold more flowers to Europe.