Defense/Middle East

Israel Destroys Three Weapons Tunnels

The IDF bombed three Hamas arms-smuggling tunnels in Gaza overnight in response to holiday Kassam attacks, and reported precise hits.

Activists Give Bibi Diapers for Obama Meeting

Activists Baruch Marzel and Itamar Ben-Gvir offered PM Netanyahu diapers prior to his trip to America.

Better Place to Market Renault Electric Cars in Israel

Israel's first electric car will come from France. Better Place will import the new Renault FluenceZE electric car beginning in 2011.

Holiday Arson Leaves Samaria Families Homeless

Two young families from the Samaria town of Havat Gilad found themselves homeless on Rosh HaShanah after an Arab arson attack.

President Carter the Second

Letter to IDF Radio:"Remember Assaf Ramon When You..."

Eloquent, anonymous letter calls on military station to "remember Assaf Ramon" when it gives an open microphone to terrorists.

The Legend of Lies

Mitchell to Meet Bibi, Abbas, Bibi

On the eve of Rosh Hashanah, PM Netanyahu meets with U.S. envoy Mitchell in a round of talks aimed at promoting more talks.

Foreign Ministry Slams British Boycott

Israel's foreign ministry criticizes British union's boycott of Israel, MK Tibi approves.

Former Minister Arens: Say 'No' to Obama

Former minister Moshe Arens talks about the UN's latest criticism of Israel, and discusses the need to say “no” to Obama.

PA Woos Jerusalem Arabs

The PA is reaching out to Jerusalem Arabs with a string of gifts as it plans a conference on Jerusalem in Morocco.

Hevron's Noisy War: Mosque Loudspeakers vs. Jewish Music

A fed-up Jewish resident of Hevron begins blasting Chassidic tunes in an attempt to force his Muslim neighbors to pray more quietly.

Livnat Gives 'Personal Apology' for Disengagement

Minister visited condemned homes in Eli and Haresha, said that 'wounds of Disengagement are still bleeding' and that it must not be repeated.

'Rona Ramon Bill' would Prevent Media Cruelty in Times of Grief

Bill dubbed 'Rona Ramon Law' would prevent recurrence of incidents in which a family learns through the media that it has lost a loved one.

Ex-Commandos Rescue US Woman Imprisoned in Arab Home

Ex-IDF commandoes, on a private mission, rescued an American woman and her 2 1/2 year old son from a PA Arab who imprisoned her for three years.

Behind the UN Curtain: Goldstone Napped During Film of Rockets

UN Human Rights Judge Goldstone napped during testimony and a film of Sderot children running from Hamas rockets.

Stop Ahmadinejad Movement Hits New York

Protests in June kept Ahmadinejad out of Iran’s main holy city. A mass protest in New York will call on the world to boycott his UN speech.

PA Teen Gets Jail for Fighting Terror

The Palestinian Authority has sentenced a young man to 17 years in prison for helping Israel fight terrorism.

A Guide to US Pressure

Geert Wilders May Ask 'Muslim Idiots' to Testify in Hate Trial

Dutch legislator Geert Wilders said he may ask radical Muslim clerics “and other idiots” to testify in his trial on the use of hate speech.

Arab Terror Suspects May Have Planned to Pose as Jews

Security forces on Monday arrested seven Arabs who may have been planning to disguise themselves as religious Jews and carry out an attack.

American 'Peace Now' Opposes Iran Sanctions

The American chapter of Peace Now has slammed a move to pressure Iran to halt nuclear activity by imposing further sanctions.

Shell-Shocked Nation to Bury Assaf Ramon Next to his Father

Assaf Ramon had two dreams: to be an astronaut and to be closer to his father. His second one will come true when he is buried Monday afternoon.

Assaf Ramon, Son of Ilan Ramon, Killed in Jet Crash

F-16 pilot Captain Assaf Ramon, son of legendary pilot and astronaut Ilan Ramon, was killed Sunday in a training flight accident.

Hizbullah Attacks Galilee with Two Katyusha Rockets

Hizbullah terrorists attacked near Nahariya, on the northwestern coast of Israel, three hours before the Sabbath began. No one was injured.

Int'l. Counterterror Experts Tour Israel

Experts from around the world who are involved in the fight against terrorism toured Israel to learn and establish ties.

IDF Captain: Shamni is Out of Touch

An IDF captain accused of hitting a terror suspect lashes back at GOC Central Command Shamni, accuses him of “sitting in an ivory tower.”

IDF Conquers Downtown Jerusalem

Downtown Jerusalem filled with military vehicles, weaponry and soldiers this week as the IDF reached out to civilians.

Netanyahu Lets Yishai into Inner Forum 'to Enable Judea Freeze'

Eli Yishai is in, Silvan Shalom is left out of top decision making forum. Possible reason: Yishai has come out in support of construction freeze.

Report: Bibi Took Secret Trip to Moscow

PM Netanyahu's disappearance Monday was the result of a secret trip to Moscow, according to latest reports.

B'Tselem Backs Hamas Casualty Report

The B'Tselem organization has issued a report contradicting IDF casualty figures from Gaza and backing Hamas's version of events.

'UK Must Repent for Anti-Semitism'

A pro-Israel Christian alliance expresses its regret for Britain's neglect to protect the Jews of Hevron during the slaughter by Arabs in 1929.

US: ‘Secret’ Obama Plan for PA State is ‘Nonsense”

US sources termed as “nonsense” and “fiction” a senior PA legislator’s claim that Obama has dictated terms for a new Palestinian Authority state.

PA Calls Building for Jews ‘Incitement’

PA official overseeing “settlement portfolio” said building for Jews in Judea is “incitement” and a “fire under embers” of renewed Arab violence.

US Defense Sec’y Gates to Arabs: Stock Arms to Threaten Iran

US Defense Secretary Gates told Al Jazeera the Arab world should stock up on weapons as a way to pressure Iran to back off its nuclear program.

Al-Qaeda Targeting Germany for 'Next 9/11' - Within Weeks

Jihadists close to al-Qaeda explicitly warned that Germany will be the target of the next 9/11-scale terrorist attack - within the next few weeks.

Police Prepare to Quell Arab-Jewish Riots

Nine years after the October 2000 riots, and one year after violence in Akko, police train to quell Jewish-Arab violence quickly and effectively.

Jew Saved from Lynch in J'lem's Old City

A young Jewish man was saved from an angry gang of attackers Sunday in the Old City in Jerusalem.

New Arab Incitement: Israelis Train Snakes to Attack

Among the latest anti-Israel libels from the PA is a new accusation – Israelis wield attack snakes to harm innocent Arabs.

Police Ban Symbolic Construction in Maaleh Adumim

Even symbolic building has been outlawed as Maaleh Adumim officials are told they cannot protest building freeze with a “cornerstone.”

London Mayor Recommends Ramadan Fast for All

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has recommended that all Londoners - including non-Muslims - fast during Ramadan

Top Writer Switches Gears: Shalit Deal Would Free 'Human Satans'

Ben Caspit of Maariv and Channel 2 says the price Hamas demands for Shalit would cause great strategic damage and boost the next Intifada.

Boteach to Gaddafi: 'Kiss Bold Part of New Jersey Anatomy'

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach tells Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi to "kiss a bold part of our New Jersey anatomy" at a protest he led against the dictator.

School Bells and Rocket Sirens

IDF Bombs Yet Another ‘Kidnap Tunnel’

The Israeli Air Force bombed a tunnel designed for smuggling terrorists and kidnapping a soldier Thursday night, the second such strike in a week.

A Call for New Resolve

Norway Boycotts Israeli Security Firm Elbit

Norway is pulling its investments from top Israeli firm Elbit over construction of the Judea and Samaria separation barrier.

New Threat: Hizbullah Chemical War on Israel

Hizbullah has been hiding chemical weapons for use against Israel - and some of them blew up recently, a Kuwaiti newspaper reported Thursday.

Firebombs Thrown at Home of Bedouin Sheikh Shalit Activist

Two firebombs were thrown at the home of Bedouin Sheikh Salam Hozeil, who has been one of the few Arab activists on behalf of Gilad Shalit

50,000 Muslims to Descend on Capitol Hill

A massive Islamic prayer service will be held on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. this month – and 50,000 Muslims are expected to take part.

US Foils Plot to Supply Fighter Jet Parts to Iran

A Belgian national and resident of France was arrested for an alleged plot to illegally export F-5 fighter jet engines from the US to Iran.

Israel Alone

Never Abandon Jerusalem

Mainstream Media Mum after Druze Burn Down Police Station

Druze threw fire bombs at a police station, causing extensive damage, but the mainstream media disregarded the story, protests MK Eldad.

First Israel-PA Meeting Under Netanyahu

The first senior-level meeting between Israel and the Palestinian Authority since PM Netanyahu took office took place on Wednesday.

Award to Man who Stopped Bulldozer Terrorist

Updated with video: Israel grants an award to a young Jerusalem soldier, Moshe Plesser, who stopped a terrorist attack in July 2008.

Egyptian Muslims: It Is a Sin to Build a Church

Building a church is a sin like building a pig barn, according to an edict issued by the Egyptian Muslim Council. “Jesus is a slave to Allah.”

Israel Suspected of Stopping Russian Arms for Iran

Suspicions mount that the "pirates” arrested by Russia were Israeli secret agents trying to stop a shipment of missiles to Iran.

Releasing Terrorists

Barak to Students: Don't Whine About Shalit

Israel's Defense Minister talks tough with students demanding Shalit's return. “Don't whine, and don't lose your spine.”