Defense/Middle East

Hamas and Fatah Ready for Reconciliation?

A top Fatah official says that Hamas has agreed to release its political prisoners and reopen the faction's headquarters in Gaza.

Iran Heads for 'Stunning Punch' Against West

Iran plans to quintuple its uranium enrichment level for atomic weapons, and Ayatollah Khamenei says Iran plans to "stun" the West this week.

Violent Arabs Riot in Eastern Jerusalem Injure Policemen

Arabs challenged Israeli authority in eastern Jerusalem, hurling rocks in violent riots that wounded five policemen. One officer was hospitalized.

Palin: Obama Will Win Again If He Backs Israel and Bombs Iran

Probable Republican presidential candidate Sarah Palin has two tips for President Barack Obama to win a second term: Back Israel and bomb Iran.

Clinton Says Al-Qaeda Greater Threat than Iran

Hillary Clinton claimed Al-Qaeda is more dangerous than Iran, which said it will produce high-grade uranium. Gates: Give sanctions a chance.

Israel Cracks Down on Anti-Zionist Foreigners in Samaria

The IDF cracked down on the PA’s sheltering foreign anti-Israel protestors and entered Ramallah on Sunday to arrest two women endangering security.

Comparative Journalism 101: How to Bury Survey Info

Statistics can be manipulated, but some media simply don't translate the ones they don't like. (Note: number corrected-thanks to alert readers)

Rambam Hospital First in World with Advanced Security System

Haifa's Rambam Hospital has raised its security standards to become the first hospital in the world with advanced institute-wide criteria.

J Street Meets Stop Sign at University of Pennsylvania

(INN Exclusive) Students and pro-Israel organizations united to oppose J Street's presence at the University of Pennsylvania's Hillel on Thursday.

Reserve Generals Sign Petition Supporting Struggle Against NIF

Senior reserve officers signed a petition supporting struggle against the organizations supported by New Israel Fund that besmirched IDF.

Mike Huckabee Praises Israel, Urges US to Refocus on Iran

Governor Mike Huckabee was honored in the Knesset and told the audience, "The world should say 'Thank you, Israel'!"

Knesset Subcommittee will Investigate New Israel Fund

Subcommittee will look into funding of Israeli NGOs by foreign governments and organizations. Im Tirtzu: cash trail leads to Ford Foundation

Fayyad Makes Demands in Herzliya Speech

Palestinian Authority Prime Minister wants IDF to stop carrying out raids inside PA areas, and wants Arab security presence outside Area A.

Barak: Silent Majority Votes for Right but Wants Peace

"The Divine Promise existed in the past and yet the borders changed because the leadership was rational," Barak said.

Netanyahu: If Hamas Wants a Deal, Fine, Otherwise No

Joint session of Italian and Israeli governments in Jerusalem. Berlusconi promises his help on Iran nukes.

IDF to Remove ‘Jesus Gun’ Codes

The IDF is removing a coded message on gun sights that refer to Jesus as the light of the world. IDF rabbinate says Jewish law was not violated.

Iran Crushes Protests with Death Sentences and Mass Layoffs

The US hopes Iranian dissidents will topple the regime, but hangings and mass layoffs may crush the protest movement. February 11: D-Day.

Faux Hamas Demonstration Outside Home of New Israel Fund Head

Protesters from Im Tirtzu movement demonstrated outside the home of Naomi Chazan, chair of New Israel Fund, pretending to be grateful terrorists.

Israeli Majority Skeptical About PA's Intentions

A new poll reveals that the vast majority of Israelis are highly skeptical about an agreement with the American-backed Palestinian Authority.

Edelstein Links Nazis and Today’s Iran

Visiting Yad Vashem's UN exhibit in honor of Int'l Holocaust Day, Minister Edelstein compares Nazis’ “final solution” with Iranian nuclear plans.

Peres to German Lawmakers: 'Bring Nazis to Justice'

Israel's president urged German lawmakers Wednesday to bring the last Nazi criminals to justice as era of the Holocaust begins to close.

IDF as ‘Light unto Nations’ Trains International Commandos

The IDF acts as “Light unto the Nations” and trains international commandos in urban warfare. “When they return home, they feel closer to us.”

IDF Folds Up in Haiti after 294 Life-Saving Operations

IDF medics have treated their last patients in Haiti after treating 960 people and performing 294 life-saving operations in less than two weeks.

Fatah Removes All Anti-Ahmadinejad Content on Website

The official Fatah website says it will scrap any material on their website supporting opponents to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Iran.

Israel's Next Hizbullah War May Escalate Into Fight With Lebanon

If Israel and Hizbullah ever go to battle again, Hizbullah's rearmament in northern Lebanon might force Israel to fight far past the border.

Yemen's Troubles Make it an Attractive Terrorism Center

Middle East expert: West not yet alert to Yemen’s growing role in nourishing Islamic terror: "Without Western pressure, dangers will only grow."

Knesset Passes Law Pardoning Expulsion Protesters

By a vote of 51 to 9, Knesset passes law that would expunge records of about 400 citizens. MK Ben-Ari: the law is an illusion.

Islamic Terrorists 'Made in Britain'

A Hamas website proudly reports on two young British citizens who have moved to Gaza to join the jihad against Israel. More where that came from.

Somali Pirates Negotiating Release of 2 Israeli-Owned Ships

Somali pirates are negotiating the release of two Israeli-owned ships. No Israelis are among the crews held hostage for nearly a month.

Ayalon: Arms Smuggling to Hizbullah a Source of Instability

United Nations coordinator meets with a number of Israeli leaders regarding the situation in the North

Portrait of a Jewish Patriot

Yinon Klein lives a double life: a combat soldier in the IDF's Givati brigade during the week, and a husband and father to his family on weekends.

Anti-Semitic Blood Libel Aimed at IDF in Haiti

As the world praises Israel’s massive aid to earthquake victims in Port-au-Prince, a US anti-Semite in Seattle renews the blood libel against Jews.

Lubavitch Women Fundraiser for Construction in Judea and Samaria

A benefit concert to raise awareness and funds for development in Judea and Samaria, will be held in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, Saturday night.

'Lamed Heh' Commander's Nephew Sends Message of Revenge to Arabs

The nephew of the "Lamed Heh" says "the account with the people of Jaba and Tzurif is not settled."

Hamas Leader Unwelcome in Egypt

Cairo has rolled up the red carpet and said that Damascus-based Hamas political bureau chief Khaled Mashaal is unwelcome.

Hizbullah may be Behind Murder of Tehran Physics Professor

A Hizbullah terrorist was seen in the area where a Tehran physics professor was murdered and may have been hired by Iran to kill him.

'The Arabs Are Hostile and Will Continue To Be Hostile'

Dr. Dan Shiftan spoke at a Gush Etzion conference, called for dividing the land between Jews and Arabs but added that Arabs will remain hostile.

Security Fears Behind Joint German-Israeli Cabinet Meeting

The threat of a nuclear Iran and the purchase of a German submarine top the agenda at a historic meeting between Germany and Israel in Berlin.

IDF Foils Major Terrorist Attack; Fatah Suspected

Elite IDF soldiers Sunday night foiled a major terrorist attack and arrested three suspects with pipe bombs in Shechem.

Palestinian Media Watch: Arabs Mock Israel's Good Will Gestures

Palestinian Media Watch explains the importance of monitoring the Hamas and Fatah media in order to understand the Arab's intentions and goals

Computer Network Terrorism New World Threat

“A fleet of fighter planes is not necessary to attack a power station; a keyboard is sufficient, according to Haifa University Dr. Yaniv Levyatan.

Military Sales Soothe Turkey’s Ruffled Feathers

Barak’s visit to Turkey on Sunday advanced military sales to Ankara and soothed his host's country's ruffled feathers over a diplomatic row.

121 Students Get Scholarships in Name of 121 Fallen Soldiers

The University of Haifa will present 121 memorial scholarships in the name of the 121 Israeli soldiers who fell in the Second Lebanon War.

Jewish Woman Flees Gaza with 4 Children

Speaking Arabic with a Hebrew accent in Gaza is suspicious enough; doing it wearing a hijab and heading for the Erez Crossing is even riskier.

State Rethinking Demolition of Fallen War Hero Roi Klein's Home

State tells court it is 'examining alternatives' to demolition of 18 homes in Givat HaYovel and Haresha, including the Klein family's.

Pro-Iranian Cyber Attacks in China, Google Considers Pullout

A pro-Iranian regime Internet terror group hacks China's largest search engine. Google announced it also was attacked and may pull out.

Video: Nationalist Students vs. Arab Students at Tel Aviv U.

Nationalists at Tel Aviv U. protested the screening of the film “Jenin, Jenin” which a court said contains slander. Arabs sang anti-Israel songs.

Video: Scene of Tehran Bombing; Iran Accuses Israel, CIA

Who killed Iranian nuke scientist? Iran blames “Zionists” and the CIA. Opposition leaders blame the Ahmadinejad regime for a cruel hoax.

Mass Bio Drill at Int'l Emergency Conference in Tel Aviv

The first international conference for emergency preparedness and response features a mass biological attack drill in Tel Aviv.

Gush Emunim Leader: Yesha Council Problematic but Irreplaceable

Veteran settlement movement leader Benny Katzover voices support for Dayan after Wallerstein quits.

IDF Homefront Command: In Case of Emergency – Routine is Crucial

Video: IDF Homefront Officer discusses preparing for terror, evacuations, supplying information and preparedness regardless of forecasts

Turkey Keeps Ayalon Crisis on Front Burner

Turkey demands a full apology from Ayalon for snubbing its envoy. Netanyahu noted Turkey is warming up to Iran. Barak to visit Ankara on Sunday.

Video Indicates Journalists Caused Diplomatic Row with Turkey

Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon expected journalists to cooperate in staging photo-op but they did not.

Tehran Bomb Blast Kills Top Nuclear Scientist

A remote-control bomb blast killed an Iranian nuclear scientist near his home on Tuesday. Iran said Israel may be responsible.

Turkey Boosts Ties with Lebanon, Syria and Iran

Turkey and Lebanon are scrapping visa requirements as Ankara solidifies ties with Israel’s enemies while Barak wants to visit Ankara.

'Obama Has Failed in the Middle East,' Says Bar-Ilan Professor

Prof. Eitan Gilboa doesn't believe there is any way to change the attitude of the US administration with regard to Israel.

Jewish WW1 Hero Feinberg Remembered – Thanks to Two Ofra Girls

Avshalom Feinberg, World War 1 era hero in Land of Israel, will be properly honored Tuesday because of two girls' dedication.

Arab MK Who Met Mashaal in Syria Wants Immunity

MK Said Nafaa (Balad), charged with illegal visit to enemy state and contact with Hamas and PFLP leaders, expects the Knesset to protect him.

Canadian Girl ‘At Home’ as IDF Combat Soldier

Her mother is a Jamaican Jew, her father is an Israeli living in Canada and she is an IDF combat soldier. Welcome home, Pvt. Estelle Tabenkin.

Israel Sends ‘Bombing Message’ to Hamas after Rocket Attacks

Gaza terrorists tested Israel’s will again on Sunday with mortar and rocket attacks and were met with another aerial bombing. At least three died.