Defense/Middle East

Proposal to Close Jerusalem Refugee Camps, Learn from Cape Town

'Israeli Initiative' campaign calls to close refugee camps in Jerusalem, based on precedent set by court verdict this week in South Africa.

Livni Tells Kerry: Conflict is Becoming Religious

Opposition Head says 'conflict between Israel and the Palestinians is about to turn into a religious one that will be impossible to solve.'

Clinton Warns Lebanon: No Brakes on Israel against Hizbullah

Secretary of State Clinton told Lebanon that it would not stand in Israel’s way in the wake of Hizbullah’s stockpiling of advanced weapons.

Iran: Arab Resistance Key to Demise of World Powers

Iran’s senior nuclear negotiator says that Palestinian Authority resistance is the key to freedom for Muslims and the demise of western dominance.

Fischer, Yaalon Face ‘Chinese Wall' on Iranian Sanctions

Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer and Vice Prime Minister Moshe Yaalon are trying to scale a Chinese wall against tough sanctions on Iran.

Arab Sniper Wounds Jewish Guard in Eastern Jerusalem

Arab war drums: Sniper wounds Jewish guard in eastern Jerusalem, PA to meet in Hevron, Jordan calls on Arabs “to protect” holy places.

Attempted Army Coup Throws Turkey into Crisis

Turkey has arrested top army commanders who allegedly plotted to bomb mosques and oust the growing Islamic-oriented government.

Hamas Extends Arrest of British Reporter

Hamas has extended the arrest of a British journalist taken into custody two weeks earlier. No charges have been made public.

Iran Threatens To 'Freeze' Europe for Backing Sanctions

A senior Iranian commander threatens Europe with “cold winter,” warns that Iranian missiles are more advanced than ever.

Arab Protesters Leave Temple Mount, Muslims Call for War

Nearly two dozen Arabs, who barricaded themselves in a Temple Mount mosque Saturday, left Sunday as Arabs escalated a war of words over the site.

Ben Eliezer Gets Cold Feet Over Cave of Machpelah

Minister says including two of Judaism's holiest sites in the list of national heritage sites was a mistake, but killing al-Mabhouh was good.

R. Cooper: Terrorists are Trying to Kill Jews, not just Zionists

Rabbi Abraham Cooper, Associate Dean of the Simon Weisenthal Center, spoke with Israel National Radio's Tovia Singer at the Jerusalem Conference.

Goldstein's Grave Sealed Off for Purim

Police have sealed off the grave of Baruch Goldstein in Kiryat Arba. "Adloyada" Purim parade will take place there Sunday morning as planned.

NY Congressman Engel: US – Israel Ties as Strong as Always

NY Congressman Eliot Engel, chair. of Western Hemisphere sub-committee, member of Foreign Committee spoke with INR about US-Israel relations

Jewish Groups Geared to Fight 'Apartheid Week'

Organizations planning to counter “Israel Apartheid Week.” Stand With Us says: Use anti-Israel events as a "wonderful opportunity" to educate.

Graves Vandalized on Mount of Olives

Despite Knesset's plan to protect Jerusalem graves, Lalov Rebbe's tomb is vandalized yet again. Local Arabs suspected in incident.

'Ajami' Actor to Pay for Violence

A police officer who battered a protester is told to pay more than NIS 25,000 after his career as an actor in Ajami is revealed.

Elkin: PA's Outcry on Heritage Sites Proves Our Claim

The PA's anger over the inclusion of Judean sites as part of Israel's heritage proves that MKs were right to fight for it, says Likud's Elkin.

Eldad: Stop Arab Provocations in Jerusalem

MK Aryeh Eldad warns police to stop Arab provocations in Jerusalem before local Jews are forced to take action.

Son of Hamas Leader was Top Spy for Israel

Mosab Hassan Yousef reveals he was an Israeli agent for ten years. His information reportedly led to arrest of Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti.

UN Envoy to Peres: No Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

UN Middle East envoy Robert Serry, in a meeting with President Peres in Jerusalem, drops a bombshell: “There is no humanitarian problem in Gaza.”

Abbas Warns of ‘Holy War’ over Rachel’s Tomb

PA warns of “holy war” over the 3,500-year-old Rachel’s Tomb in Bethlehem. Muslims claim it's a mosque, although Islam is barely 1,300 years old.

Another 350 Acres of Negev Land Cleared of Bedouin Squatters

The Israel Lands Authority has successfully cleared out 1,400 dunams (350 acres, 1.4 square kilometers) of Negev land illegally planted by Bedouin.

Britain Is New Hamas Hub

A new report shows London is the center of Hamas in the West - collecting money, promoting boycotts and attempting to arrest Israeli officials.

Edelstein: Iran Exporting Radical Islam to Latin America

Latin American Jewish leaders are meeting with Minister Edelstein Tuesday night in the wake of the growing Iranian influence and anti-Semitism.

IDF Leaves Two Hevron-Area Towns without Security

An IDF cost-cutting move leaves two Jewish communities without soldiers, leaving the towns open to infiltrators from the Negev and Judean deserts.

Video: PA Mother Calls to Sacrifice Children as Martyrs

The Palestinian Authority continues to incite against Israel, this time promoting a mother who calls on women to “sacrifice child for Palestine.”

Netanyahu Wants Sanctions Now--with or without UN

Prime Minister Netanyahu has called on countries to act independently and embargo Iran if the UN does not place immediate sanctions against Iran.

PA: We Foiled Rocket Attack on Tel Aviv

Palestinian Authority troops say they found a rocket almost ready to launch in an Arab village east of Tel Aviv.

Arab Rioting Expands to Hevron

Some 100 Arabs threw rocks and rolled burning tires near the Jewish Community in Hevron on Monday. One soldier was wounded lightly in his hand.

Jewish Refugees Demand Justice as Part of 'Arab Peace Process''

If Jewish refugee advocacy groups get their way, the government could be forced to demand equal treatment for Jews in peace talks.

Iran’s Fight for ‘Persian' Gulf Escalates to the Skies

Iran has expelled a Greek airline steward for refusing to take the name “Arabian Gulf” off an on-board computer screen. A "Gulf' War" of words.

New Details on Hamas-Iran Ties Revealed

The Revolutionary Guards in Iran are training Hamas terrorists in ground-to-ground missiles in Sudan. says the Lebanon-based Al-Qanat website.

Taliban on the Defense in Pakistan, Afghanistan

Pakistani forces announce success in counterterrorist operations as coalition troops continue fight in Afghanistan.

MK, Activists in Jericho Synagogue Drama

An MK and several activists circumvent the IDF to enter Jericho in dramatic protest for a Jewish presence. They said they were removed "violently."

Europe Puts Israel Under the Gun in Dubai Passport ‘Scandal’

The killing of Hamas co-founder al-Mabhouh turns into the “Dubai Debacle.” Israel faces EU heat over alleged use of false diplomatic passports.

Egyptian Energy Ministry: No Deals with Israel

The Egyptian Energy Ministry has denied reports it is planning to include Israel in a project to create a regional electricity grid.

Campaign to Prosecute Oren's Hecklers at UCal Irvine

A campaign is making its way across the Internet to prosecute those who disrupted a recent address by Israeli Ambassador to the U.S., Michael Oren.

Ayalon: Arab MKs Represent the Palestinians

Deputy Foreign Minister: Arab MKs want to destroy Israel as a Jewish state and want a Palestinian state.

New Campaign for Shalit: Gaza Arabs also are Hostages

A new campaign to free Shalit features stickers on trucks entering Gaza with the slogan that Arabs also “are hostage” to Hamas authorities.

Fatah Officer Killed in Inter-Group Fighting in Lebanon

An officer from PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas Fatah group was killed Monday by an Islamist group in Lebanon.

Netanyahu Asks Russia for Tougher Sanctions on Iran

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu lobbied Russia for “sanctions with teeth” to convince Iran to curtail its nuclear development activities.

US Says It Captured Taliban's Military Commander

The US said it captured the military commander of Taliban. The New York Times said it delayed reporting the arrest for security reasons.

Lieberman: PA Delegitimizes Us with Our Money

Foreign Minister: 'The Middle East is on fire, the conflict is religious.' Says it is 'unacceptable that while we cooperate with PA, they incite.'

Ottawa Minister: An Attack on Israel is an Attack on Canada

An Iranian attack on Israel would be considered as an attack on Canada, a senior minister said. “A military strike is the last possible option.”

Gaza Terrorists Arrest British Journalist

Hamas terrorists are holding a British journalist suspected of supporting a collaborator with Israel. In 2007, terrorists kidnapped a BBC reporter.

More Holes Discovered in Goldstone Report

An ex-army officer who helped write the Goldstone Report assumed the IDF has non-existent weapons and that Israel purposely killed Arab civilians.

Russia Says 'Nyet” to Israel on Missile Sale to Iran

Russia gave Netanyahu the cold shoulder before he even landed in Moscow Sunday and said it will proceed with its sale of advanced missiles to Iran.

Congo Surgeon Trains in Burn Treatment at Rambam

Rambam Hospital is training a Congolese surgeon in plastic surgery for burn treatment. He will be the first such specialist in his country.

Mullen: No Nukes for Iran but No Attack

Visiting US Chief of Staff Mullen said attacking Iran would have “unintended consequences” but warned Tehran is 1-3 years from nuclear capability.

Lebanon Fires on Israeli Surveillance Planes

Lebanon fired at Israeli Air Force planes monitoring Hizbullah terrorist operations that the UN has failed to stop. No direct hits were reported.

Pre-Passover Travel Warnings: Israel Is Much Safer

The United States and Israel have posted severe travel warnings for Muslim countries, while Israel expects a boost in tourism for Passover.

'Don't Believe Everything You Read About Israel'

The activist organization Mattot Arim urges readers to scrutinize for accuracy articles written about Israeli 'settlers.'

US Preparing Sanctions To Harm Iranian Elite

Obama administration is in the process of crafting sanctions which will attempt to harm Iran's political elite. Some new steps announced today.

Palestinian Authority Police Officer Murderer of IDF Soldier

A Palestinian Authority Police Officer is the murderer of IDF soldier Ihab Hatib at Tapuach Junction in Samaria. (video from scene)

Arabs Attack Christian Evangelists in Samaria

Five Christian volunteers were lightly wounded by Arab rock-throwers in Har Brachah; the town’s security officer fired in response.

Lebanese Gov't Officially Backs Hizbullah Terrorist Group

The Lebanese government has made it official, announcing it will back the Hizbullah terrorist organization in another war against Israel.

IDF Strikes Again as Hamas Continues Rocket Attacks

The Air Force struck again in Gaza around midnight Tuesday, bombing the old Gaza airport following Hamas rocket attacks on Israeli civilians.

Knesset Committee Tours Shimon HaTzaddik

MKs from Interior Committee prayed at Tomb of Shimon HaTzaddik for the release of Sgt. Gilad Shalit.

Jihad Culture of Death Promises 72 Dark-Eyed Virgins

A recent Islamic sermon broadcast on Hamas TV promised 7 awaiting terrorists who sacrifice their lives in suicide bombing attacks against Israel.