Defense/Middle East

Temple Mount Tensions Rise; Fatah, Hamas Call Muslims to Act

Tensions remain high in Jerusalem as Fatah, Hamas and the Islamic Movement call on Muslims to 'Defend al-Aksa.' Thousands of police prepare.

Supreme Court Rejects Temple Mount Discrimination Case

The Supreme Court has refused to hear a case accusing police of discrimination against religious Jews on the Temple Mount.

Swedish FM Backs Goldstone Report

Swedish FM Carl Bildt expresses support for Goldstone report accusing Israel of war crimes, Israel may recall ambassador to Sweden.

Risky Business in the Arab World

Shalit Video Well-Staged; Will Netanyahu Fall for it?

A violence/media expert gives Hamas high marks for the Shalit video and says Israel's test will be if it falls for the emotions the tape aroused.

Dirty Little Secrets

Hamas Verbally Attacks Abbas: 'Not a Palestinian'

Hamas terror gang steps up assault on Mahmoud Abbas, undermining attempts at reconciliation with Fatah. Syria postpones Abbas's visit.

IDF Strikes Back at Gaza's Al-Qaeda Terrorists

The IDF fired seven mortar shells into Gaza in after Arab terrorists shot at Israeli workers. The terror cell said it is linked to al-Qaeda

Salah Barred from Jerusalem for 30 Days

A Jerusalem court, shortly after police arrested Sheikh Salah for incitement, released him on orders that he stay out of the capital for 30 days.

Anarchists Incite Arab-Jewish Clashes, Says Security Chief

The head of civilian security for Judea and Samaria says that clashes over the olive harvest are due to Jewish anarachists - not Arabs.

Heavy Security for Jerusalem March

Heavy security blankets the capital to protect thousands of parade-goers taking part in the annual Jerusalem March and related public festivities.

Anti-Terrorist Release Campaign Moves Forward after Shalit Tape

Activists who oppose the release of terrorist prisoners react to the Shalit video deal and describe the next step in their campaign.

New Shar'iah Charity Fund: Underwriting Radical Islam?

A new worldwide Islamic charity fund may be used to support other ventures. Exclusive INN interview with Dr. M. Zuhdi Jasser.

Jerusalem Police Fed Up with 'Ungrateful Arabs'

Jerusalem police say they preserved the peace for Ramadan prayers last month but Muslims returned the protection with violence against Jews.

UN Nuclear Watchdog Chief: Israel ‘Dangerous Threat’

The UN nuclear watchdog, who has been trying to coax Iran to allow inspection of its facilities, took aim at Israel’s “threat to the Mideast.”

Mothers' Group to IDF: Back Soldiers in Court

Founders of “Mother's Voice” group asked to meet Chief of Staff but were turned down.

US: 'Don't Go to Jerusalem's Old City During Sukkot!'

The U.S. State Department advises Americans not to enter Jerusalem's Old City during the week-long "autumn" holiday of Sukkot, and Simchat Torah.

Could Iranian Anti-Semite Ahmadinejad be Jewish?

A report in a London newspaper claimed Saturday that Israel's arch-foe Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is actually the descendant of a Jewish family.

Sderot Mayor to Goldstone: You Were Silent for Eight Years

Mayor of shell-shocked town wrote a personal letter to Richard Goldstone, whose report on Operation Cast Lead accused Israel of war crimes.

Shades of Disengagement? Soldiers Won't Eat with Judea Jews

IDF soldiers in Judea and Samaria have been told to avoid fraternizing with local Jews in an order reminiscent of pre-Disengagement days.

Clinton Issues Holiday Greetings to Muslims, Not Jews

The US State Department and its representatives in Israel's capital focused on Islam and ignored Judaism during the fall holidays.

PA About-Face, Opposes Goldstone Report

The Palestinian Authority has apparently done an about-face, and is expected to oppose the Goldstone report in a UN vote Friday.

UN Could Kill the War on Terror

By charging Israeli leaders with war crimes, the UN could put an end to the war on terror, says spokesman Yigal Palmor.

High Court Rejects Appeal Against Terrorist Release

The High Court on Thursday night rejected an urgent appeal by a terror victims' group against the release of jailed female terrorists.

Did Argentinean President Cover Up Jewish Center Bombing?

Former Argentine President Carlos Menem is accused of interfering in the investigation of the 1994 Jewish center bombing in Buenos Aires.

Terror Attack Victim: I’ll Yet Return to Army Service

Ya’ir Hirsch, shot in a terrorist ambush attack this week near Shilo, says he won’t give in, despite the long recovery period he faces.

Netanyahu Warns UN Against Accepting Goldstone Report

PM Netanyahu issues last-gasp warning to UN Human Rights Council not to endorse the Goldstone report, saying such a move would bolster terrorism.

‘Mini Cast Lead’: IDF Bombs Tunnels Second Day in a Row

The government is carrying out a "mini Cast Lead" campaign against Hamas’s daily rockets on Israel, but ground troops have not entered Gaza.

For the First Time, Most Jewish Americans Support Iran Attack

AJC survey: 56 percent of American Jews would support US military action against Iran – up from 42 percent in 2008.

Netanyahu: Goldstone Will Make UN Irrelevant

PM Binyamin Netanyahu dismissed the Goldstone report in a meeting with foreign ambassadors. Barak denies he proposed another inquiry.

Palestinism: The Real UN Disease

Compassion: The Islamic Republic

Britain Refuses to Arrest Israeli Defense Minister

A London court Tuesday evening rejected a petition by 16 Arabs who demanded an order that authorities arrest Barak for alleged war crimes.

Terrorists Wound Jew in Samaria; Kassam ‘Quiet’ War Continues

Palestinian Authority terrorists shot and wounded a Jew in Samaria Tuesday evening. In the south, Hamas fired two rockets in its "quiet" war.

Goldstone Won't Go Away: 'Israel Acting Cowardly'

UN investigator Richard Goldstone, who equated the “war crimes” of Israel and Hamas, now says that Israel’s self-investigation has been cowardly.

Security Alert in Jerusalem Continues With Wave of Arrests

Jerusalem security forces were on heightened alert Tuesday following a day of violence. A wave of arrests was part of the police response.

Givat Sefer Destroyed by Gov't Security Forces

Security forces on Friday destroyed the first hareidi-religious outpost in Samaria, Givat Sefer, just hours before the Sabbath.

Yom Kippur in Iran: War Games and Missile Drill

Iran will conduct war games and fire missiles that can hit Israel while Jews are praying on Yom Kippur. Lieberman: “Overthrow the mad regime.”

First Time Since Cast Lead: IAF Bombs Terrorists' Car

The Air Force struck a rocket launching cell vehicle Friday night for the first time since the end of the Cast Lead campaign last January.

General Praise for Netanyahu's Historic UN Speech

Rare wall-to-wall praise was heard in Israel and abroad for Netanyahu’s historic speech in the UN on Thursday - though Hamas didn't like it.

Benny Begin Denies He Let Down Voters

Minister Benny Begin says there is no freeze and denies his nationalist voice has fallen silent. He spoke with B'Sheva magazine this week.

Rabbis Explain UN Protest

Rabbis Avi Weiss and Jason Herman spoke with Israel National TV about the goals of the rabbi's protest against Ahmadinejad in New York.

Barkat Admits: Police Don't Dare Enter Eastern Jerusalem

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat admits that Israeli police do not enforce the law in Arab neighborhoods of the city.

The PA's Fayad is No Moderate

PA, UNRWA Pass the Hat Around at UNGA

The Palestinian Authority and UNRWA took advantage of the UN General Assembly to ask donor nations to cover budget shortfalls.

Bibi Addresses General Assembly, Takes on Iran, UN

Prime Minister Netanyahu addresses the UN, slams UN's Gaza report. “Will you accept this farce?” he asks.

Bibi, Abbas: No Talks in Sight

PM Netanyahu and PA Chairman Abbas reiterated their demands Thursday, Abbas pessimistic on future talks.

Hamas Propaganda: IDF Bombs Soldiers Taken as Hostages

Hamas propaganda alleges the IDF bombs hostages captured by the terrorist group. Its video claims Air Force bombing of terrorists killed a hostage.

Eleven Countries Turn Back on Ahmadinejad’s Anti-Jewish Speech

Eleven countries, led by France and the United States, walked out of the UN assembly hall where Ahmadinejad railed again Jews and Israel.

Fmr. Amb. Shoval: PM Did Well in U.S.

Former Israel ambassador says Americans understand that they went a bit too far in their approach to Israel.

Netanyahu Ripped for Bowed Head, Lauded for 'Standing Firm'

National Union MK says PM's body language humiliated Israel but Minister Yishai lauds him for 'standing firm.'

Netanyahu: Iran is a Weakling

One day after Ahmadinejad threatened “to cut off the hands” of anyone who attacks it, Netanyahu mocked the Islamic Republic regime as a weakling.

Ketzaleh: Netanyahu Against Jews

National Union leader Katz: a freeze on Jewish building is racism and calls on Jewish women to give birth to more children against Obama's decree.

Netanyahu's Message to the World

Open Letter to Judge Goldstone

Netanyahu Looks Forward to New York

PM Netanyahu landed early Tuesday in New York for UN speech and Obama-Abbas meeting, basking in the success of rebuffing US pressure - for now.

Iranian Plane Crashes as Ahmadinejad Threatens Israel and US

An Iranian plane crashed during a military show as Ahmadinejad goaded Israel and the US, warning that Iran can “cut off your hands" if attacked.

Burning Khomeini in Iran: Exclusive Report from Iranian Activist

More reports of dramatic anti-regime protests throughout Iran this past weekend. Two Iranian pro-democracy activists provide analysis.

Soldiers Kill Terrorist West of Efrat

Soldiers shot and killed a terrorist west of Efrat Tuesday morning after he tried to run them down at a checkpoint near Beitar Illit.

Benny Begin: No Chance of Peace as PA/Fatah Seeks Israel's End

Cabinet Min. Dr. Benny Begin praises PM Netanyahu for not giving in on settlement construction, says PA continues to seek Israel’s destruction.